Around 6 months
The first tooth arrives
The first tooth often comes in around 6 months. Some children get teeth earlier or later. Start brushing with a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste as soon as it appears.
Pediatric dentist-backed guidance
Baby Teeth Chart
When do baby teeth come in, and when do they fall out? This chart shows the usual ages for all 20 baby teeth, so you know what to expect as your child grows.
Every child is different. These ages are a guide, not a deadline. Teeth may come in or fall out earlier or later. Timing can differ even between children in the same family. If you are worried, ask your child’s dentist.
Top teeth
| Tooth | Usually comes in | Usually falls out |
|---|---|---|
| Middle front tooth (central incisor)Usually one of the very first teeth you will see. | 8–12 months | 6–7 years |
| Side front tooth (lateral incisor)Sits right next to the middle front tooth. | 9–13 months | 7–8 years |
| Pointy tooth (canine)The pointed tooth between the front and back teeth. | 16–22 months | 10–12 years |
| First back tooth (first molar)A chewing tooth that comes in behind the pointy tooth. | 13–19 months | 9–11 years |
| Second back tooth (second molar)The last baby tooth to come in, at the very back. | 25–33 months | 10–12 years |
Bottom teeth
| Tooth | Usually comes in | Usually falls out |
|---|---|---|
| Second back tooth (second molar)The last baby tooth to come in, at the very back. | 23–31 months | 10–12 years |
| First back tooth (first molar)A chewing tooth that comes in behind the pointy tooth. | 14–18 months | 9–11 years |
| Pointy tooth (canine)The pointed tooth between the front and back teeth. | 17–23 months | 9–12 years |
| Side front tooth (lateral incisor)Sits right next to the middle front tooth. | 10–16 months | 7–8 years |
| Middle front tooth (central incisor)Often the very first tooth to come in. | 6–10 months | 6–7 years |
The ages in these tables match the American Dental Association (ADA) chart. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) chart lists some different age ranges. Both are guides, not exact dates for your child. “Comes in” means the tooth breaks through the gums. “Falls out” means the baby tooth gets loose and comes out as adult teeth develop.
Growing smiles, step by step
What to expect at each stage
Around age 1
Time for the first dental visit
Plan the first dental visit by age 1, or within 6 months of the first tooth. Early visits help your child get used to the dentist.
Around age 3
A full set of 20 baby teeth
Most kids have all 20 baby teeth by age 3. Brush twice a day and floss teeth that touch.
Around age 6
Baby teeth start to fall out
The front teeth usually get loose first, in the same order they came in. The first adult molars also come in behind the baby teeth, with no baby tooth falling out first.
Ages 6 to 12
A mix of baby and adult teeth
Kids slowly trade baby teeth for adult ones. Keep brushing and flossing, and ask the dentist about sealants for new adult molars.
Around age 12
The last baby teeth say goodbye
Most kids lose their last baby tooth by age 12 or 13. After that, the smile is all grown-up teeth.
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Pediatric dentist-backed sources
We checked the tooth-by-tooth ages against both charts linked here. The tables use the ADA ages; the AAPD chart shows another common schedule and notes that healthy children may not follow it exactly. This page is for learning, not for finding or treating a health problem. Your child’s dentist knows your child best.