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How baby teeth develop When your baby is born, they already have 20 baby teeth hidden in their jaws. Your baby’s first tooth begins to come in (or “erupt”) as early as 6 months after birth. The front 2 upper and 2 lower teeth usually appear first. Most children have a full set of 20 baby teeth by the time they are 3 years old. As your child grows, their jaws also grow to make room for their adult teeth. By the age of 5 or 6, their adult teeth begin to erupt. Why Baby Teeth Are Important A healthy start is smart PARENTS hure: se of baby teeth w you can keep your child’s thy happen if you don’t keep h healthy Baby (Primary) Teeth Upper Teeth Erupt Shed Central incisor 8-12 mos. 6-7 yrs. Lateral incisor 9-13 mos. 7-8 yrs. Canine (cuspid) 16-22 mos. 10-12 yrs. First molar 13-19 mos. 9-11 yrs. Second molar 25-33 mos. 10-12 yrs. Lower Teeth Erupt Shed Second molar 23-31 mos. 10-12 yrs. First molar 14-18 mos. 9-11 yrs. Canine (cuspid) 17-23 mos. 9-12 yrs. Lateral incisor 10-16 mos. 7-8 yrs. Central incisor 6-10 mos. 6-7 yrs. Early Childhood Adult teeth start to form under the baby teeth. Adult teeth Baby teeth Holding space for permanent teeth Sometimes a baby tooth is lost before the adult (permanent) tooth beneath it is ready to come in. If a baby tooth is lost too early, nearby teeth can shift into the open space. Teeth And when the adult tooth is ready to come into the space, there may not be enough room. They The new tooth may be unable to come in. Or, it may erupt crooked or in the wrong place. If your child loses a tooth early, the dentist may recommend a space maintainer. This is a plastic or metal piece that holds open the space left by the missing tooth. The dentist will remove this plastic or metal piece once the adult tooth begins to appear. A space maintainer holds space for a permanent tooth. Why Do I Need a Crown? Dental Treatment Why Do I Need a Crown? 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