Baby teething chart
When your baby’s milk teeth usually come through, and the order they tend to appear in. All babies are different, so treat these ages as a rough guide, not a deadline.
When each baby tooth comes through
| Tooth, in the order they usually appear | Upper or lower | Typical age range (AAPD) | Usually around (NHS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Central incisors front teeth | Lower | 5 to 8 months | 6 months |
| Upper | 6 to 10 months | ||
| 2. Lateral incisors either side of the front teeth | Lower | 7 to 10 months | 8 months |
| Upper | 8 to 12 months | ||
| 3. First molars back teeth | Lower | 11 to 18 months | 12 months |
| Upper | 11 to 18 months | ||
| 4. Canines pointed teeth between the lateral incisors and the first molars | Lower | 16 to 20 months | 18 months |
| Upper | 16 to 20 months | ||
| 5. Second molars | Lower | 20 to 30 months | 24 months |
| Upper | 20 to 30 months |
- Bottom teeth often come through before the matching top teeth. (NHS)
- Most children have all their milk teeth by the time they are 2 to 3 years old. (NHS)
- Many otherwise normal infants do not conform strictly to the stated schedule. (AAPD)
Teething questions
When do babies start teething?
Most babies start teething at around 6 months, but others start before they are 4 months old and some after 12 months. Some babies are even born with their first teeth.
Source: NHS: Baby teething symptoms
What are the signs of teething?
Baby teeth sometimes come through with no pain or discomfort, or only mild symptoms that last a few days. At other times, you may notice:
- their gum is sore and red where the tooth is coming through
- their temperature is slightly raised but less than 38°C
- they have 1 flushed cheek
- they have a rash on their face
- they’re rubbing their ear
- they’re dribbling more than usual
- they’re gnawing and chewing on things a lot
- they’re more fretful than usual
- they’re not sleeping very well
Some people think that teething causes symptoms such as diarrhoea, but there’s no evidence to support this. You know your baby best: get medical advice if they have any symptoms that are causing you concern. In the UK you can call NHS 111 or contact a GP.
Read more about high temperature (fever) in children and when to get urgent medical help for babies and children under 5.
Source: NHS: Baby teething symptoms
What order do baby teeth come through in?
The central incisors (front teeth) are usually first, at around 6 months, then the lateral incisors at around 8 months, the first molars at around 12 months, the canines at around 18 months and the second molars at around 24 months. Bottom teeth often come through before the matching top teeth. Most children have all their milk teeth by the time they are 2 to 3 years old.
Source: NHS: Baby teething symptoms
When should I start brushing my baby’s teeth?
You can start brushing your baby’s teeth as soon as they start to come through. Use a baby toothbrush with a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste.
When should my baby first see a dentist?
Take your child to the dentist when their first milk teeth appear, or before they are 12 months old. In the UK, NHS dental care for children is free.
Source: NHS: Children’s teeth
Keep track of your baby’s teeth
Miloh helps parents track their baby’s gum and teeth development. Get Miloh, the baby teeth tracker, on iPhone and Android.
Sources
All read on 25 September 2026.
- NHS: Baby teething symptoms Page last reviewed 14 May 2026.
- NHS: Looking after your baby’s teeth Page last reviewed 1 April 2025.
- NHS: Children’s teeth Page last reviewed 30 June 2025.
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: Dental Growth and Development (The Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry, p. 616) Primary dentition eruption table, maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower).