How many teeth do humans get in a lifetime?

Humans typically develop a total of 52 teeth in their lifetime, including 20 primary (baby) teeth and 32 permanent (adult) teeth. The primary teeth usually emerge between 6 months and 3 years of age and are eventually replaced by permanent teeth, which begin to appear around age 6 and continue until the late teenage years. Some individuals may have extra teeth or may lose some due to dental issues, impacting the total count.