Baby Teething Chart by Age (Interactive Timeline)

Last Updated: April 13, 2026

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Baby Teething Chart by Age (Interactive Timeline) - Key Visual

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Interactive teething timeline

Move the age slider to preview a front-view mouth where teeth emerge from the gum line over time.

Primary teeth mouth map

Active eruption Fully erupted

Current snapshot

8 teeth expected to be visible in the current mouth view.

6 teeth are in their active eruption window.

Now emerging: Upper Lateral incisor (left), Upper Central incisor (left), Upper Central incisor (right), Upper Lateral incisor (right), Lower Lateral incisor (left).

Drooling indicator: High

Drooling often peaks during front-to-molar eruption windows.

Expected symptoms

  • Common: drooling, gum swelling, chewing on objects, and mild irritability.
  • Teeth often erupt in pairs, especially in the front.
  • Comfort options: cold washcloth, teething ring, or gentle gum massage.
  • Start brushing with a tiny smear of toothpaste as soon as first teeth appear.

What comes next

  • Upper First molar (2 teeth): 1y 1m-1y 7m
  • Lower First molar (2 teeth): 1y 2m-1y 6m
  • Upper Canine (2 teeth): 1y 4m-1y 10m
  • Lower Canine (2 teeth): 1y 5m-1y 11m

This chart is a guidance tool. Individual eruption timing varies and should be interpreted with your dentist.



📅 Baby Teething Chart: When Do Teeth Come In?

Let’s get one thing straight.

Babies don’t read schedules.

There’s a “typical” teething timeline — and then there’s your child, doing whatever they feel like doing.
One kid gets teeth at 4 months. Another waits until 10.
Both end up biting you eventually.

So no, this isn’t a strict calendar. It’s a reference.

Use the chart above to see:

  • which teeth usually appear at a certain age
  • the general eruption order
  • when baby teeth are replaced later on
  • when drooling and chewing usually start
  • what symptoms are normal at each stage
  • what comes next

If your child is a bit early or late, that’s normal.
If you’re expecting perfect timing… you’re going to be disappointed.

Teething is messy.
The chart just makes it slightly less confusing.

How to Use This Teething Chart

Move the age slider and watch what changes.
No guesswork. No Google rabbit holes.

Click on any tooth to see:

  • when it usually erupts
  • when it’s replaced by a permanent tooth

Use it as a guide, not a source of panic.

Teething Questions Parents Actually Ask

When do babies start teething?
Usually around 6 months. But some start at 4 months, others closer to 10. Teeth don’t follow your parenting schedule. If nothing shows up by 12 months, then yes — worth checking. Before that? Relax.
What are the first signs of teething?
Drooling, chewing on everything, irritated gums, and a baby that suddenly acts like you owe them money. Mild discomfort? Normal. High fever or serious symptoms? That’s not teething — that’s something else.
Can teething cause fever?
Short answer: not really. Teething might slightly raise temperature, but anything above 38°C is not from teething. Blaming teething for real fever is how infections get ignored.
How long does teething last?
Teething isn’t a weekend event. It comes in waves over months. One tooth, a break, then another. The whole process lasts until around 2.5–3 years for baby teeth. After that, permanent teeth start to come in at around 6 years and it goes on. Wisdom teeth, they can emerge much later. Welcome to the marathon.
What helps with teething pain?
Keep it simple: cold teething rings, gentle gum massage, and patience. You don’t need 12 products and a subscription plan. If you’re reaching for medication often, talk to a doctor.
When should I worry if teeth are late?
If there are no teeth by 12–13 months, get it checked. Otherwise, variation is normal. Some kids are early, some are late — both end up with teeth eventually.
Good tips deserve to be shared.

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Author: DMD Alexander K.
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