Baby Teeth Chart: Eruption Order & Ages
The order is more consistent than the timing — most babies follow the same sequence, even when the exact age varies by months in either direction.
Baby teeth come in an order that's fairly predictable, even though the exact age varies a lot from baby to baby. Knowing the typical sequence is more useful day to day than fixating on an exact age — a baby whose first tooth shows up at 4 months and one whose first tooth shows up at 12 months are both within a completely normal range.
The eruption order & typical ages
- Bottom central incisors — 6–10 months (usually the first tooth)
- Top central incisors — 8–12 months
- Top lateral incisors — 9–13 months
- Bottom lateral incisors — 10–16 months
- First molars — 13–19 months
- Canines (cuspids) — 16–23 months
- Second molars — 23–33 months
- All 20 primary teeth are typically in by around age 3
Why the age ranges are so wide
A 4-6 month spread at every stage is normal — genetics plays a large role in timing, and an early or late teether isn't a sign of anything wrong on its own. The order tends to hold more consistently than the timing, which is why this chart is organized by sequence first, with the age range as a secondary reference rather than a deadline to hit.
When to actually check in with a dentist
- No teeth at all by 18 months is worth mentioning to your dentist or pediatrician, even though it's not automatically a problem
- Teeth coming in noticeably out of the typical order isn't usually concerning on its own, but is worth a mention at a routine checkup
- Book a first dental visit by age 1 or within 6 months of the first tooth appearing, whichever comes first — this is the general Canadian pediatric dental guideline, not a sign anything is wrong
- Teething discomfort (fussiness, drooling, gum-chewing) is normal; fever over 38°C, rash, or diarrhea are not typically caused by teething and are worth checking with a doctor separately
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Frequently asked questions
Bottom central incisors first, followed by top central incisors, top lateral incisors, bottom lateral incisors, first molars, canines, and finally second molars — with all 20 primary teeth typically in by around age 3. The order is more consistent baby to baby than the exact timing.
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