Baby Teeth Eruption Chart: When Do Kids' Teeth Come In? (Parent's Guide)

"Why hasn't my baby's tooth come in yet?" is one of the most common worries we hear from young parents in Bharuch. The truth is — there's a wide normal range. Here's the simple eruption chart we share with every new family at Little Angels Kids Dental Care.

When do baby teeth come in?

Babies are born with 20 milk teeth (also called primary or deciduous teeth) hidden inside the gums. They usually erupt in the same general order, but timing can vary by 6 months or more — and that's completely normal.

• 6 – 10 months: Lower central incisors (bottom front)
• 8 – 12 months: Upper central incisors (top front)
• 9 – 13 months: Upper lateral incisors
• 10 – 16 months: Lower lateral incisors
• 13 – 19 months: First molars (top and bottom)
• 16 – 22 months: Canines (the pointy ones)
• 23 – 33 months: Second molars (the back ones)

By age 3, most children have a full set of 20 baby teeth.

When do baby teeth fall out?

Baby teeth start falling out in roughly the same order they came in, beginning around age 6.

• 6 – 7 years: Lower and upper central incisors
• 7 – 8 years: Lateral incisors
• 9 – 12 years: First molars
• 10 – 12 years: Canines
• 10 – 12 years: Second molars

By age 12 – 13, most children have lost all their baby teeth and have permanent teeth in their place.

Is my baby teething? Signs to watch for

• Drooling more than usual
• Chewing on fingers, toys or anything they can hold
• Slightly swollen, tender gums
• Fussiness and disturbed sleep
• Mild rise in temperature (high fever is not caused by teething — see a doctor)

Gentle gum massage with a clean finger, a chilled (not frozen) teething ring, and lots of cuddles usually help.

When should you see a pediatric dentist?

Schedule the first dental visit by your child's first birthday, or within 6 months of the first tooth erupting — whichever comes first. Bring your child in sooner if you notice:

• No teeth at all by 18 months
• Teeth coming in with white, brown or yellow patches
• An extra tooth, or two teeth in the same spot
• A baby tooth that hasn't fallen by age 8 with no permanent tooth visible
• Crooked or crowded teeth as the permanent ones erupt

Why milk teeth matter (even though they fall out)

Many parents think baby teeth aren't important because they'll be replaced. In reality, milk teeth guide jaw growth, hold space for the permanent teeth, and shape your child's speech, chewing and confidence. A decayed or extracted baby molar can lead to crooked adult teeth and the need for braces years later.

If you're not sure whether your child's teeth are coming in on schedule, bring them in for a friendly check-up. It only takes 15 minutes — and gives you complete peace of mind.