A toddler’s baby teeth are just as important as their permanent teeth. Also known as the primary teeth, deciduous teeth, or milk teeth, these “temporary” teeth typically erupt when a baby is between 6 to 10 months of age. They are designed to improve the child’s talking and chewing ability while also creating space in the jaw bone for the formation of permanent teeth.

Baby Teeth Explained

Baby teeth usually erupt in sequential pattern, starting with the central incisors (front teeth) and ending with the second molars (back teeth). See below for more details on when to expect your baby’s teeth to erupt. (more…)