temporary teeth
[/ˈtɛmpəreri tiːθ/]
nounpl: temporary teeth
dentes de leite
1. The first set of teeth that erupt in infants and young children, which are shed and replaced by permanent teeth
The baby's temporary teeth started to come in at around six months old.
Os dentes de leite do bebê começaram a nascer por volta dos seis meses de idade.
2. Deciduous teeth that typically emerge during infancy and fall out during childhood to make way for adult dentition
Parents should help children care for their temporary teeth even though they will eventually fall out.
Os pais devem ajudar as crianças a cuidar dos dentes de leite mesmo que eles eventualmente caiam.
In Brazilian and Portuguese culture, the loss of temporary teeth is often accompanied by the 'Tooth Fairy' tradition, where children place lost teeth under their pillow for a monetary reward. Dental care for temporary teeth is considered important in both Brazilian and American pediatric health education, as healthy primary teeth support proper speech development and nutrition during childhood.
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