Primary (baby) teeth
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An infant's first teeth are called baby teeth or primary teeth. They usually start to come in (erupt) between 6 months and 12 months of age. A total of 20 primary teeth erupt by about 3 years of age. Children begin to lose their primary teeth between the ages of 6 and 11 years. They are replaced by secondary, or permanent teeth.
Primary (baby) teeth eruption sequence
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Most babies' teeth come in (erupt) in a predictable pattern, although the exact sequence and timing may vary.
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Last Updated: August 15, 2007
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