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Baby Tooth

Definition:

A baby tooth refers to any of the primary teeth that erupt in the mouth of a young child.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The set of temporary teeth that first appear during infancy and early childhood, also known as deciduous teeth or milk teeth.

Example sentence: My daughter lost her first baby tooth yesterday and was excited to put it under her pillow for the tooth fairy.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A single tooth in the set of baby teeth.

Example sentence: The dentist examined my son's baby tooth and confirmed that it was starting to loosen.

Related products: Baby Toothbrush

Local Usage:

In some regions, "baby tooth" might also refer to a legend or tradition related to the loss of a child's first tooth.

Example sentence: In our local community, we celebrate the loss of a baby tooth by baking a special cake for the child.

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