Baby Teeth Chart – FAQ Answers

The baby (primary) teeth chart shows a detailed timeline from baby tooth eruption to the the loss of baby teeth. • The age that a baby usually starts teething can vary anywhere between 6 to 10 months. • Your child should have all its baby teeth sometime between 25 and 33 months.

Baby tooth eruption will vary, and some children may fall outside the timelines described in this baby teeth chart. If your child is late in getting their baby teeth it doesn’t necessarily mean that there is an underlying issue. We recommend seeing your pediatric dentist if there are still no baby teeth by the time your child is 18 months old.

By the time your child is 3, they should have all 20 of their baby teeth – 10 uppers and 10 lowers. After the baby teeth fall out, 32 permanent teeth will take their place. The Canadian Dental Association offers more information on Dental Development in Children.

The earliest a baby can teeth is at about 6 months old when the central incisors in the lower jaw erupt. This usually happens between 6 and 10 months of age.

See the detailed description in the baby teeth chart provided. The baby teeth order in terms of eruption include: 1. Central Incisors 2. Lateral Incisors 3. Canine teeth (Cuspids) 4. First Molars 5. Second Molars

Baby teething symptoms can vary and generally include sore or red gums, flushed cheeks, and the occasional fever. Your child may also be constantly chewing on things or drooling more than usual and may be more fussy, irritable, and distressed.

Your doctor or dentist can recommend teething medicine such as baby Tylenol to help your teething baby. Other teething remedies may include chilled teething toys, a clean cold damp washcloth, or massaging your baby’s sore gums with a teething gel.

Soothers that are made from food-grade silicone or plastic are safe for helping to sooth teething baby gums. You can also try a cold, moistened 100% organic cotton washcloth.

Sometimes, baby teeth can come in crooked because they are not large enough to fill the space allocated by the gums. Crooked baby teeth can also be caused by excessive thumb sucking.

Smoothness and colour will tell you if they are baby teeth or not. Baby teeth are smoother and generally whiter than permanent teeth.

See our post on Dental Care for Kids to learn more about when to start brushing baby teeth and how to clean them properly.

Prior to falling out, the nerve roots and blood vessels dissolve, which is why a baby tooth appears to be hollow once it falls out.

As indicated in the baby teeth chart, children begin to lose their baby teeth by the time they are 6 or 7 years of age. By 12 years of age, they will have lost all 20 of their baby teeth to make room for their 32 permanent teeth.