When will your baby start to get his or her first teeth? And when will those baby teeth start to get replaced by permanent teeth? Check out the chart below to see a timeline for your child’s dental development.
Primary and permanent teeth are both important to your child’s ability to eat, speak, and,of course, smile! You can expect to see the first baby tooth make its appearance around 6 months of age, although it will take until your child is about 2-3 years old for them to have all 20 baby teeth erupted. Your child will keep those 20 baby teeth until they’re around 6 or 7 years old, when you’ll start to see the first permanent teeth erupt.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children have their first dental checkup by age one, or within 6 months of the appearance of the first tooth. This allows the pediatric dentist to start preventative strategies as well as screen for early tooth decay.
The American Academy of Orthodontics recommends that children have their first visit with an orthodontist by age 7. This allows the orthodontist to evaluate the child’s growth and development, and make recommendations for any necessary interventions at the proper time.
Baby Teeth Timeline
| Upper Teeth | Eruption | Shed |
| Central incisors | 8 to 12 months | 6 to 7 years |
| Lateral incisor | 9 to 13 months | 7 to 8 years |
| Canine | 16 to 22 months | 10 to 12 years |
| First molar | 13 to 19 months | 9 to 11 years |
| Second molar | 25 to 33 months | 10 to 12 years |
| Lower Teeth | Eruption | Shed |
| Central incisors | 6 to 10 months | 6 to 7 years |
| Lateral incisor | 10 to 16 months | 7 to 8 years |
| Canine | 17 to 23 months | 9 to 12 years |
| First molar | 14 to 18 months | 9 to 11 years |
| Second molar | 23 to 31 months | 10 to 12 years |
Permanent Teeth Timeline
| Upper Teeth | Eruption |
| Central incisors | 7 to 8 years |
| Lateral incisor | 8 to 9 years |
| Canine | 11 to 12 years |
| First premolar (bicuspid) | 10 to 11 years |
| Second premolar | 10 to 12 years |
| First molar | 6 to 7 years |
| Second molar | 12 to 13 years |
| Third molar | 17 to 21 years |
| Lower Teeth | Eruption |
| Central incisor | 6 to 7 years |
| Lateral incisor | 7 to 8 years |
| Canine | 9 to 10 years |
| First premolar (bicuspid) | 10 to 12 years |
| Second premolar | 11 to 12 years |
| First molar | 6 to 7 years |
| Second molar | 11 to 13 years |
| Third molar | 17 to 21 years |
About Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan has specialized in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics since 1968. Our family-friendly and newly renovated office gives patients and families a more comfortable and consistent experience with dentistry from the very beginning. Our pediatric dentists treat children from newborn to 18 years of age while our orthodontists provide care for both children and adults and are proud to be Premier Providers of Invisalign and Invisalign Teen services. We have the ability to treat all patients with compassion and individuality, including those that may have special needs as we have treatment rooms available for children who require additional privacy and customized care options. We pioneered valued hospital affiliations to allow dental services to be performed at DMC Children’s Hospital and St. John Macomb Hospital, when appropriate or necessary, and our specialists are also proud to be on staff at Henry Ford and Beaumont hospitals.
