Description

Deciduous teeth, also known as primary or baby teeth, are the first set of teeth that develop in children. They typically begin to emerge around six months of age and are eventually replaced by permanent teeth. These teeth play a crucial role in a child's development, including speech and nutrition.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'diente caduco' is commonly used in clinical settings to refer to primary teeth. Colloquial variants such as 'diente de leche' may be heard, but it is recommended to use the glossary term in formal contexts to maintain professionalism.

Example Sentences

EN: The dentist explained that the child's tooth, deciduous, would eventually fall out to make way for a permanent one.

ES: El dentista explicó que el diente caduco del niño eventualmente se caerá para dar paso a uno permanente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'diente caduco' with 'diente permanente'; mixing up terms for primary and secondary teeth; mispronouncing 'caduco' as 'caducado'