When will my baby's teeth come in?

Enter your baby's birth date to see the expected eruption time and current status of all 20 baby teeth.

Baby's birth date

This calculator is informational only, based on AAPD average eruption times. Not medical advice. Learn more
Eruption timing can vary by ±6 months and still be normal. Both earlier and later eruption is usually fine. Consult a pediatric dentist for any concerning signs.

AAPD baby teeth eruption chart

Tooth Jaw Erupt (months) Shed (years)
Central incisor Lower 6–10 6–7
Central incisor Upper 8–12 6–7
Lateral incisor Upper 9–13 7–8
Lateral incisor Lower 10–16 7–8
First molar Upper 13–19 9–11
First molar Lower 14–18 9–11
Canine Upper 16–22 10–12
Canine Lower 17–23 9–12
Second molar Lower 23–31 10–12
Second molar Upper 25–33 10–12

Each row corresponds to 2 teeth (left + right), for 20 teeth total.

Common teething symptoms

Most babies experience mild discomfort during eruption, with these common signs:

  • Increased drooling
  • Swollen, red gums
  • Fussiness, disrupted sleep
  • Low-grade temperature (under 100.4°F / 38°C)

When to consult a doctor

Teething does not cause high fever, diarrhea, or vomiting (AAP). If your baby shows any of these signs, see a pediatric dentist or pediatrician to rule out other causes:

  • No tooth has erupted by 12 months
  • Fever above 100.4°F (38°C), diarrhea, or vomiting
  • Persistent gum bleeding, abscess, or inflammation

When to start tooth care

Begin oral care as soon as the first tooth erupts (AAP & AAPD recommendation).

  • Brush twice daily with a soft infant toothbrush as soon as the first tooth appears
  • Use a rice-grain amount of fluoride toothpaste (<3 yrs) or pea-size (≥3 yrs)
  • First dental visit by 12 months or within 6 months of first tooth

Sources & authority

This chart and guidance are based on official materials from these dental and medical organisations: