Baby Tooth Eruption Chart by Age

Track your baby's tooth development based on age in months. This calculator uses American Dental Association (ADA) guidelines to show which primary teeth should have erupted by a specific age and provides detailed information about each tooth.

Baby Tooth Eruption Chart

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Calculator reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team Last Updated on Nov 05, 2025

When Do Baby Teeth Come In?

Most babies start getting their first teeth between 6 and 10 months of age. This marks the beginning of your baby’s oral health development.

Our Baby Tooth Eruption Chart, based on American Dental Association (ADA) guidelines, shows the typical order and timing of each primary tooth — helping you track your baby’s teeth by age and recognize normal teething signs.

Each baby's timeline is unique, so some teeth may appear a little earlier or later, and that's perfectly normal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When do babies start getting their first teeth?

Most babies begin teething between 6 to 10 months of age. The lower central incisors are usually the first to appear, followed by the upper central incisors.

2. What is the normal order of baby tooth eruption?

Baby teeth (also called primary teeth) usually emerge in a predictable sequence:

Lower central incisors
Upper central incisors
Lateral incisors
First molars
Canines (cuspids)
Second molars

This pattern can vary slightly among children.

3. When will my child have all their baby teeth?

By the age of 2½ to 3 years, most children have a full set of 20 primary teeth — 10 on the top and 10 on the bottom.

4. What are the signs that my baby is teething?

Common teething symptoms include:

Drooling and mild gum swelling
Irritability or crankiness
Biting or chewing on objects
Restless sleep
Mild loss of appetite
Low-grade fever (below 100.4°F / 38°C)

5. How can I help soothe my teething baby?

To relieve teething discomfort, try these safe remedies:

Offer a chilled (not frozen) teething ring or clean wet washcloth
Gently massage the gums with a clean finger
Give cold soft foods (if age-appropriate)
Avoid teething gels that contain benzocaine or numbing agents

6. When should I start brushing my baby’s teeth?

Begin cleaning your baby’s mouth before teeth appear using a soft, damp cloth. Once the first tooth erupts, use a soft baby toothbrush with a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste (about the size of a grain of rice).

7. What if my baby’s teeth are delayed?

It’s normal for some babies to start teething later than others. If no teeth have appeared by 18 months, discuss it with your pediatric dentist to rule out any underlying issues.