Baby Teeth Timeline
Pick a child's age to see which teeth usually arrive next, which ones fall out soon, and when the first adult molars show up. Tooth-by-tooth ranges come from the American Dental Association eruption charts.
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Pick a Child's Age
Every Tooth, Every Range
Rows in yellow match the age picked above.
| Tooth | Comes In | Falls Out |
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Teething, Then Checkups
The first tooth is also the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's signal for the first dental visit, and that visit belongs no later than the first birthday. A first visit is short: a gentle look at the new teeth, tips on cleaning gums and teeth, and a plan for fluoride.
From there, the AAPD schedule is a cleaning every 6 months or as a child's needs indicate, with sealants once the back molars come in.
Common Questions
Which Baby Teeth Come In First?
The lower central incisors, the two bottom front teeth, usually come in first, between 6 and 10 months, according to the American Dental Association chart. The upper central incisors follow at 8 to 12 months.
When Do Baby Teeth Start Falling Out?
The front teeth usually go first, between 6 and 7 years. The baby molars and canines last the longest, often until 10 to 12 years.
When Is the First Dental Visit?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first exam when the first tooth comes in, and no later than 12 months of age.
What If a Tooth Is Early or Late?
The chart ranges describe most children, and timing varies from child to child. Bring any question about a tooth that seems far outside its range to the next checkup.
Sources and How This Tool Works
The tool compares the age entered with the eruption and shedding ranges printed on the American Dental Association's Primary Tooth Development and Permanent Tooth Development charts (2012). A tooth shows as coming in now when the age falls inside its eruption range, usually in after the range ends, and falling out now inside its shedding range. The ranges describe typical timing, not deadlines. The age stays in the browser and is not saved unless the visitor ticks Remember.
- American Dental Association, Primary Tooth Development chart (MouthHealthy)
- American Dental Association, Permanent Tooth Development chart (MouthHealthy)
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Periodicity of Examination, Preventive Dental Services, Anticipatory Guidance/Counseling, and Oral Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
General information for parents, not a diagnosis or a substitute for a dental exam. For a child with tooth pain, swelling, or an injury, call Alpine Pediatric Dentistry at (704) 479-6777. In an emergency, call 911.
First tooth in? The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a first visit by age 1.
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