Tooth Development

The following tables chart average ages in which primary and permanent teeth erupt. Please keep in mind that these are only average ranges.

Upper Primary (Baby) Teeth
Lower Primary (Baby) Teeth
Central Incisor         8-12 months
Central Incisor         6-10 months
Lateral Incisor         9-13 months
Lateral Incisor         10-16 months
Cuspids                   16-22 months
Cuspids                   17-23 months
First Molar               13-19 months
First Molar               14-18 months
Second Molar          25-33 months
Second Molar          23-31 months


Permanent Upper Teeth
Permanent  Lower Teeth
Central Incisor           7-8 years
Central Incisor          6-7 years
Lateral Incisor            8-9 years
Lateral Incisor           7-8 years
Cuspids                     11-12 years
Cuspids                     9-10 years
First Bicuspids         10-11 years
First Bicuspids         10-12 years
Second Bicuspids    10-12 years
Second Bicuspids    11-12 years
First Molars                6-7 years
First Molars                6-7 years
Second Molars          12-13 years
Second Molars          11-13 years
Third Molars               17-21 years
Third Molars               17-21 years