In general, infants begin teething between 6 and 10 months of age. The first teeth to keep an eye out for will be the two bottom front teeth known as the incisors; they all generally come in pairs.
The average baby follows the teething schedule shown in the following table.
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Type of Teeth
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Age
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Lower center incisors
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5 to 7 months
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Upper center incisors
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6 to 8 months
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Upper lateral incisors
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9 to 11 months
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Lower central incisors
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10 to 12 months
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First molars
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12 to 16 months
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Canines
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16 to 20 months
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Second molars
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20 to 30 months
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All of a child's teeth will have typically come in by 30 months of age. However, there is variability in timing and sequence of tooth eruption based on a number of factors, including gender and ethnicity.
(Click Teething to learn more about the average schedule for teething, to find out how you can tell if your child has teeth coming in, and for information about various treatment options for relieving pain associated with teething.)
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