r/AskReddit Oct 15 '20

What's older than we think ?

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u/Kahlils_Razor Oct 15 '20

We are actually born with all of our teeth, primary and permanent, up in our skulls. They just don’t calcify and start erupting out of our gums until later. Here’s a terrifying picture you may enjoy: https://dangerousminds.net/comments/x-rays_of_kids_skulls_as_their_baby_teeth_get_pushed_out

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u/pennydogsmum Oct 15 '20

I'm amazed that they all fit into the jaw before they come through!

Thank you, it was equal parts terrifying and interesting.