Milk teeth usually start appearing from the age of 6 months. But, this may differ from child to child, with some children developing their first teeth after their first birthday. Occasionally babies are born with one or more teeth. These may need to be removed if they are loose or interfering with feeding.(Picture from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Baby-first_teeth.jpg)Here is a list explaining the timing of the teething process in babies and toddlers:
6-12 months : Bottom front teeth (central incisors) followed by top central incisors
9-13 months : Lateral incisors.
12-14 months : Back teeth (1st molars)
16-18 months: Canines
18-30 months: 2nd molars
There are 20 milk teeth in total. Normally, primary dentition is complete by 2.5 to 3.0 years.
Coming up: signs and symptoms of teething, how can you help your child while he is teething?
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