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Deciduous Teeth: Eruption Timeline, Care Tips, and Their Role in Development

Last updated 06/25
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This blog has been reviewed and approved by Dr Robert Lee, a dental professional of 35 years

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Key Takeaways
  1. Baby or primary teeth are also known as deciduous teeth
  2. There are typically 20 deciduous teeth.
  3. The first baby tooth usually erupts from the gums around 6 months of age.
  4. All 20 deciduous teeth should be fully erupted by the age of 31 months.