Which statement is not true about children's primary teeth?
A) African American children's teeth erupt earlier than other children's teeth.
B) Primary teeth are fully formed before children are born.
C) Girl's teeth erupt later than boy's teeth.
D) The timing of children's teeth eruption is associated with their overall bone growth.

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Primary teeth, also known as baby teeth, start to form during fetal development and are present in the jaw at birth, although they typically start to erupt through the gums when a child is around 6 months old. Research has shown that there are racial and gender differences in the timing of tooth eruption. Specifically, African American children's teeth tend to erupt earlier than those of children from other racial backgrounds (A is true). Additionally, girls' teeth generally erupt earlier than boys' teeth, contrary to what option C suggests (making C the incorrect statement). Lastly, the timing of tooth eruption is indeed associated with a child's overall bone growth (D is true), as it is part of the broader developmental process.

Which Statement Is Not True About Children's Primary Teeth