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Development of baby teeth

Both baby teeth (deciduous or milk teeth) and permanent teeth have fairly well-defined times of eruption. The ages listed are the normal ages that a baby tooth emerges.

UPPERERUPTS BY LOWERERUPTS BY
Central incisor8-10 Mo Central incisor6-9 Mo
Lateral incisor8-10 Mo Lateral incisor 15-21 Mo
Canine (Cuspid)16-20 Mo Canine (Cuspid)15-21 Mo
First molar15-21 Mo First molar15-21 Mo
Second molar20-24 MoSecond molar20-24 Mo

Development of baby teeth



Review Date: 8/12/2004 12:00:00 AM
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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