When will my child's first teeth come in?

When your child's first tooth emerges can differ significantly. Whenever your baby becomes cranky, frequently drools, and wants to chew on items, he or she may be teething. Although those behaviors may be indicative of teething, they can also happen independently even without teething at roughly 3 to 4 months.

About Teething

Teething is the process by which a baby's tooth first emerges from his or her gums. It can be an aggravating period for both babies and parents. Recognizing when teething typically begins and what to anticipate may help you plan and prepare in properly caring for your kid's first baby tooth.

When does Teething usually begin?

The period when the first baby tooth emerges is quite dynamic. Newborns may not even have any teeth before their first birthday comes. Six months is typically the average age for the very first primary tooth to erupt. Nevertheless, some babies develop their first tooth as early as 3 months, while others do not develop their first tooth till they reach fourteen or fifteen months old. Certain infants may even be born with a tooth, referred to as a natal tooth. Usually, such teeth must be extracted because they obstruct nutrition and the growth of healthy, functional teeth and gums.

Once the teeth are set to emerge, the 2 lower central incisors (middle teeth) normally come in first, trailed by the 2 upper central incisors. Some infants, on the other hand, may not follow this general sequence, and their baby teeth may appear randomly. The 2 lower and upper middle teeth (central incisors) are followed by the lateral incisors, canine teeth, and then second molars respectively. Once your child reaches 2 to 3 years of age, all twenty primary teeth should've already erupted.

You can then anticipate your child losing their initial baby tooth around the age of 6. They will rapidly develop their first 32 permanent teeth around the same period, though the final permanent teeth (particularly the wisdom teeth) might not even emerge till they reach high school.

When should my kid see a pediatric dentist?

Cavities and tooth decay can begin at an early age. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry suggests that your baby see a pediatric dentist within 6 months of obtaining their first baby tooth, or by the time they reach the age of twelve months. We will evaluate your child's soft tissues, gums, and jaws throughout these sessions. The sooner your kid sees a pediatric dentist, the higher chance they will have long-term dental health.