The appearance of teeth in a child raises many questions for parents. At what age should they appear? In what order do teeth come in? Let's examine the teething pattern to know if there are any deviations in the little one.
In what order do children get their teeth?
The first to appear are the incisors. For most children, this occurs around six months of age. However, all infants are individual, and variations are possible. The first teeth may emerge between 4 to 7 months. The teething pattern is as follows:
* Lower central incisors. Erupt between 6 to 10 months.
* Upper central incisors. Appear between 8-12 months.
* Upper lateral incisors. Erupt between 9-13 months.
* Lower lateral incisors. Erupt between 10-16 months.
* Upper canines. Erupt between 16-22 months.
* Lower canines. Appear between 17-23 months.
* First upper molars. Appear between 13-19 months.
* First lower molars. Erupt between 14-18 months.
* Second lower molars. Appear between 23-31 months.
* Second upper molars. Erupt between 25-33 months.
In total, a child should have 20 primary teeth by the age of 3. They may not always erupt according to the specified pattern. The order in which teeth emerge depends on the individual characteristics of the child.
What to do if there is a deviation from the teething pattern?
Often, there is a delay or early eruption of teeth, for example, at 4 months.
If the incisors emerge several months later, there is no need to worry. This can be influenced by nutrition, heredity, or the season of the infant's birth. If a child has not developed any teeth by the age of one, or if they begin to erupt at two months of age, it is necessary to consult a dentist and an endocrinologist. In such cases, there may be a metabolic disorder, endocrine, or bone diseases.
It is also important to pay attention to the order of eruption, not just the timing.
Primary teeth in a child should not fall out before the age of 6. From this age, permanent teeth begin to emerge. If teeth start to fall out earlier, it is necessary to consult a dentist. This may indicate serious disorders in the body.
Primary teeth in a child erupt according to a specific pattern. Normally, this occurs at six months of age. First, the incisors appear, followed by premolars, then canines, and molars. There may be deviations from the eruption pattern, which are not always pathological.
