permanent tooth

noun

: any of the second set of teeth of a mammal that follow the milk teeth, typically persist into old age, and in humans are 32 in number

Examples of permanent tooth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Within a decade, cavities in 6-year-olds’ permanent teeth had dropped by 84%. —Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024

When a wisdom tooth or a permanent tooth in a child begins to grow in, a pocket of tissue forms over the tooth. —Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024

Side effects are rare, though this therapy can cause tooth discoloration (fluorosis) in the developing permanent teeth of children under the age of six. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Sep. 2024

But when my permanent teeth grew in, they were spaced too far apart on top and crowded against each other on the bottom; my gums bled at humiliating moments. —Bobi Conn, TIME, 23 May 2024

While there, Danielle learns that all five of them will need orthodontic treatment once their permanent teeth grow in. —Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024

There would be no way to save the baby teeth or permanent teeth on the right side. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2024

Problems that affect the baby teeth now can affect the permanent teeth later on if not addressed. —Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2023

Remember, taking care of baby teeth is just as important as taking care of the permanent teeth. —Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

permanent tooth

noun

: one of the second set of teeth of a mammal that follow the milk teeth, usually last into old age, and in human beings are 32 in number

Medical Definition

permanent tooth

noun

: one of the second set of teeth of a mammal that follow the milk teeth, typically persist into old age, and in humans are 32 in number including 4 incisors, 2 canines, and 10 premolars and molars in each jaw