Tooth arrival chart - text version
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Babies are usually born with 20 baby teeth. They start to come through the gums at about 9 months, but you may see their first teeth by 3 months or as late as 12 months.
All 20 baby teeth will usually appear by 3 years of age. Permanent teeth will start replacing the baby teeth at around 6 years of age.
- 6-12 Months – baby teeth: 4
- 9-16 Months – baby teeth: 6
- 13-19 Months – baby teeth: 12
- 16-23 Months – baby teeth: 16
- 23-33 months – baby teeth: 20
Tips to care for baby’s first teeth:
- Baby teeth need daily care — Start brushing when your baby gets their first tooth.
- Use low fluoride toothpaste only from 18 months of age.
- Introduce drinking from a cup at around 6 months of age.
- Put your baby to bed without a bottle — stop the bottle at around 12 months of age.
- Book your baby’s first visit to the dentist when their first tooth appears, or at around 12 months — whichever comes first.