What It's Like Having Extra Teeth in Humans

You might be surprised to learn that extra teeth in humans are actually more common than most people realize, often showing up as a bit of a shock during a routine dental X-ray. While most of us grow up expecting the standard set of 20 baby teeth followed by 32 adult teeth, nature sometimes likes to throw a curveball. This condition, known medically as hyperdontia, basically means your mouth has decided to produce some "bonus" dental hardware that wasn't exactly on the guest list. ...

May 1, 2026 · 6 min · Christelle Jane