🦷 How Many Teeth Are in Our Mouth?

Naomie Delva
Jun 13
2 min read

And Why It Matters More Than You Think!

At Harmony Fresh Smiles, we believe that knowledge is power — especially when it comes to taking care of your beautiful smile. One of the most common questions people ask is:

"How many teeth do we actually have?"

Let’s break it down simply and help you understand why this matters for your oral health — and how Harmony Fresh Smiles is here to support your journey.

👶 Children vs. Adults: Two Sets of Teeth

🍼 Baby Teeth (Primary Teeth):

Children typically have 20 baby teeth:

10 on the top
10 on the bottom

These start coming in around 6 months old and finish growing in by age 3. Around age 6, children begin losing them to make room for adult teeth.

🧑 Adult Teeth (Permanent Teeth):

Most adults have 32 teeth, which include:

8 incisors (cutting food)

4 canines (tearing)

8 premolars (crushing)

12 molars (grinding — includes 4 wisdom teeth)

If wisdom teeth are removed (which is very common), you’ll likely have 28 adult teeth instead.

😬 What About Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth usually show up between ages 17 and 25. Some people never get them at all, and many have them removed due to pain, crowding, or alignment issues. These teeth are often the reason people fall short of 32 adult teeth.

🧼 Why Knowing This Is Important

Knowing how many teeth you have helps you:

Brush and floss more effectively
Notice any missing or extra teeth
Understand what your dentist is checking
Track oral health issues before they become bigger problems

Your teeth don’t just help you chew — they’re connected to your digestive system, immune function, and even heart health. That's why oral care is whole-body care.

💡 A Final Word

At Harmony Fresh Smiles, we’re not just about tooth count — we’re about total mouth wellness.

That’s why we created our fluoride-free, activated charcoal toothpaste — made with ingredients like coconut oil, tea tree, ginseng, and mint to naturally clean and whiten without exposing your body to harmful chemicals.

🧪 Why Go Fluoride-Free?

Fluoride has been linked to:

Gut health disruption
Hormonal imbalances
Sensitivity in gums and enamel

Most mainstream toothpaste products mask symptoms instead of solving the real problem.

We believe in a cleaner, gentler way.

🌱 The Grace Period: What to Expect

When switching from fluoride-based toothpaste to Harmony Fresh, your mouth goes through a detox phase. This is totally normal! During this time, your gums and tissues are adjusting and healing from years of exposure to synthetic chemicals.

To make this transition smooth, we only sell our toothpaste online in packs of two — because we want to give your mouth enough time and product to adapt, refresh, and restore its natural balance.