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Tooth Eruption Chart: Baby & Adult Teeth Timeline (Free Guide)

Understanding the Permanent Dentition Eruption Chart

Parents often search for a tooth eruption sequence chart to track their child’s dental development. An eruption chart for permanent teeth provides a clear timeline of when primary teeth fall out and adult teeth arrive. Knowing the order of teeth eruption is crucial for identifying any potential orthodontic issues early. A permanent teeth arrival chart can help you monitor which teeth start falling first and when to expect the new ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

At what age do children get their second two front teeth?

The upper lateral incisors (the second two front teeth) typically erupt between the ages of 8 and 9 years old, following the central incisors.

Complete Tooth Eruption Chart: Primary and Permanent Teeth Timeline

Understanding the standard tooth eruption chart helps parents and pediatric dental patients track healthy dental development from infancy through adolescence:

Primary (Baby) Teeth Timeline

  • Central Incisors: 6–12 months
  • Lateral Incisors: 9–16 months
  • First Molars: 13–19 months
  • Canines (Cuspids): 16–23 months
  • Second Molars: 23–33 months

Permanent (Adult) Teeth Timeline

  • First Molars & Central Incisors: Ages 6–7
  • Lateral Incisors: Ages 7–8
  • Canines & Premolars: Ages 9–12
  • Second Molars: Ages 12–13
  • Third Molars (Wisdom Teeth): Ages 17–25

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