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Children’s teeth begin forming before birth and become visible as early as 4 months old. The typically permanent teeth begin appearing at age 6 but can be as early as age 5. There are 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. Below is the teeth eruption guide. Some children do exhibit earlier or later eruption pattern. Any extreme deviation in tooth eruption should be discussed with your dentist.
| Deciduous teeth eruption
Central incisor |
Upper
8 to 12 months |
Lower
6 to 10 months |
| Lateral incisor | 9 to 13 months | 10 to 16 months |
| Canine | 16 to 22 months | 17 to 23 months |
| First molar | 13 to 19 months | 14 to 18 months |
| Second molar | 25 to 33 months | 23 to 31 months |
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Permanent teeth eruption
Central incisor |
Upper
7 to 8 years |
Lower
6 to 7 years |
| Lateral incisor | 8 to 9 years | 7 to 8 years |
| Canine | 11 to 12 years | 9 to 10 years |
| First premolar | 10 to 11 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Second premolar | 10 to 12 years | 11 to 12 years |
| First Molar | 6 to 7 years | 6 to 7 years |
| Second Molar | 12 to 13 years | 11 to 13 years |
| Third Molar | 17 to 21 years | 17 to 21 years |