{"id":374,"date":"2026-02-02T15:49:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=374"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:50:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:50:01","slug":"guide-to-when-baby-teeth-fall-out-come-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/02\/guide-to-when-baby-teeth-fall-out-come-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Teeth: A Guide to When They Fall Out & Come In"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your child\u2019s smile goes through many exciting changes in the early years. From the first tiny tooth to the arrival of permanent teeth, each stage plays an important role in development. Understanding when baby teeth come in \u2014 and when they fall out \u2014 can help you know what to expect and when to call the dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a simple guide to the timeline of baby teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

When Baby Teeth Come In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Baby teeth, also called primary teeth, usually begin to appear around 6 months of age. However, every child is different. Some babies may get their first tooth as early as 4 months, while others may not see one until closer to their first birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first teeth to erupt are typically the lower central incisors (the bottom front teeth), followed by the upper central incisors. From there, teeth usually come in pairs over the next two to three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By age 3, most children have a full set of 20 primary teeth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n