when do teeth come in for babies

Babies usually start getting their first teeth around 6 months old, though it can be normal for teething to begin anywhere from about 4 months to after 12 months. Most children have all 20 baby teeth by around age 2 to 3.

Typical order

• Front bottom teeth usually come first.
• Front top teeth often follow soon after.
• Then the side front teeth, first molars, canines, and second molars come in over the next couple of years.

What’s normal

• Some babies are born with a tooth.
• Some don’t get their first tooth until after their first birthday.
• Timing varies a lot from child to child.

When to ask a dentist

A first dental visit is generally recommended after teeth erupt, and no later than the first birthday.

If helpful, I can also give you a simple baby tooth timeline by month.