Baby (primary) teeth are essential for chewing, speech and the proper eruption of permanent teeth. Their eruption and loss timing can vary widely within normal range.
Baby teeth eruption — average ages
| Tooth | Age (months) |
|---|---|
| Lower central incisor | 6–10 |
| Upper central incisor | 8–12 |
| Upper lateral incisor | 9–13 |
| Lower lateral incisor | 10–16 |
| First molar (upper and lower) | 13–19 |
| Canines | 16–22 |
| Second molar | 25–33 |
By age 3 a child typically has all 20 baby teeth.
Baby teeth loss — average ages
| Tooth | Age (years) |
|---|---|
| Central incisor | 6–7 |
| Lateral incisor | 7–8 |
| First molar | 9–11 |
| Canine | 10–12 |
| Second molar | 10–12 |
By age 12–13 all baby teeth are usually replaced by permanent teeth.
When to be concerned
- At 15 months, no first tooth has emerged
- After age 7, no baby teeth have started falling out
- Six months after a baby tooth falls out, no permanent tooth has emerged
- The permanent tooth erupts behind the baby tooth ("shark teeth")
- Order is disrupted — teeth erupt in wrong positions
Pain and discomfort during teething
- Gum redness and swelling are normal
- Cold teether provides relief
- High fever or diarrhea are NOT normal teething symptoms — consult a pediatrician
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