Article / Updated 02-07-2017
Teeth aren’t exactly bones, but they’re made up of similar tissues and are subject to the same problems bones may have. Vitamin D deficiency, including the conditions of rickets and osteomalacia, also can affect teeth. Exploring the normal development of teeth Humans develop two different sets of teeth: The baby, or primary, teeth begin to erupt from the gums at six months of age, which any parent knows is a painful time called teething.