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Development of baby teeth

Development of baby teeth

Overview

Both baby teeth (deciduous or milk teeth) and permanent teeth have fairly well-defined times of eruption. The ages listed are the normal ages that a baby tooth emerges.

Ages that a baby tooth emerges
TYPE OF TOOTH
UPPER TOOTH ERUPTS BY
LOWER TOOTH ERUPTS BY
Central incisor
8-10 Months
6-9 Months
Lateral incisor
8-10 Months
15-21 Months
Canine (Cuspid)
16-20 Months
15-21 Months
First molar
15-21 Months
15-21 Months
Second molar
20-24 Months
20-24 Months

Review Date 3/31/2024

Updated by: Michael Kapner, DDS, General Dentistry, Norwalk Medical Center, Norwalk CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.