Is my baby teething?

Free Baby Teething Chart & Symptom Checker

A baby teething chart shows when each of the 20 baby teeth usually comes in and in what order, starting with the lower front teeth at about 6 to 10 months and finishing with the back molars by about age 3. Enter your baby's age to see which teeth are probably in, which are likely coming now, and what comes next.

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Your baby's age

Enter age by

Birth dateAge in months

Baby's birth date

Used only in your browser to work out age and month estimates.

Born early? Weeks premature (optional)

For example, born at 34 weeks is 6 weeks early. Pediatricians and pediatric dentists generally use corrected age (age minus weeks born early) for preemies, so the chart does too.

Teething status

Enter a birth date or age to personalize the chart. You can still tap teeth to mark the ones that are already in.

Every baby is different. The first tooth usually appears between about 6 and 12 months, and all 20 baby teeth are usually in by about age 3.

Baby teeth chart

Which baby teeth are in, coming now, and next

Tap a tooth to mark it as already in. Your marks override the prediction and are saved only in this browser.

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Legend

Already in: You marked this tooth as already in.
Probably in: Your baby is past the usual window, so this tooth is probably in.
Likely coming now: Your baby's age is inside the usual window for this tooth.
Next up: The usual window starts within 3 months.
Later: The usual window starts more than 3 months from now.

All 20 baby teeth

Primary teeth with typical eruption ages and status for your baby. Use the column buttons to sort.

Lower left central incisor	6-10 months	Enter age
Lower right central incisor	6-10 months	Enter age
Upper left central incisor	8-12 months	Enter age
Upper right central incisor	8-12 months	Enter age
Upper left lateral incisor	9-13 months	Enter age
Upper right lateral incisor	9-13 months	Enter age
Lower left lateral incisor	10-16 months	Enter age
Lower right lateral incisor	10-16 months	Enter age
Upper left first molar	13-19 months	Enter age
Upper right first molar	13-19 months	Enter age
Lower left first molar	14-18 months	Enter age
Lower right first molar	14-18 months	Enter age
Upper left canine	16-22 months	Enter age
Upper right canine	16-22 months	Enter age
Lower left canine	17-23 months	Enter age
Lower right canine	17-23 months	Enter age
Lower left second molar	23-31 months	Enter age
Lower right second molar	23-31 months	Enter age
Upper left second molar	25-33 months	Enter age
Upper right second molar	25-33 months	Enter age

Eruption ages from the American Dental Association (MouthHealthy) eruption chart. Teeth on the left and right usually come in around the same time.

Teething timeline

Your baby's teething timeline

Enter your baby's age above to see what is probably happening now and what comes next.

When each tooth usually comes in (0 to 36 months)

Lower central incisors6-10 months
Upper central incisors8-12 months
Upper lateral incisors9-13 months
Lower lateral incisors10-16 months
Upper first molars13-19 months
Lower first molars14-18 months
Upper canines16-22 months
Lower canines17-23 months
Lower second molars23-31 months
Upper second molars25-33 months

Months of age. Teal bars are lower teeth, blue bars are upper teeth.

Symptom checker

Is it teething or something else?

Educational information, not medical advice. It does not diagnose your baby. When in doubt, call your pediatrician. Call 911 or your local emergency number right away if your baby has trouble breathing, is unresponsive or very hard to wake, or has a seizure.

Soothing guide

How to soothe a teething baby safely

Safe things to try

Chilled teething ring: A solid (not liquid-filled) teething ring chilled in the fridge, not the freezer.
Gum massage: Rub the sore gums gently with a clean finger for a minute or two.
Cold washcloth: A clean, damp washcloth chilled in the fridge to chew on.
Chilled foods (babies on solids only): Cold purees or yogurt for babies already eating solids. Avoid hard foods that can break off and cause choking, and stay with the baby while they eat.
Wipe away drool: Gently pat the chin and neck dry to prevent drool rash.
Extra cuddles and distraction: Holding, rocking, and a change of scene often help more than anything else.

What to avoid

Numbing gels and rubs (benzocaine or lidocaine): The FDA says benzocaine and lidocaine should not be used for teething pain, and benzocaine products are labeled do not use in children under 2. They can cause rare but serious side effects, and drool washes them away quickly. FDA: Safely soothing teething pain in infants and children FDA: Benzocaine label (do not use under 2)
Amber teething necklaces and bracelets: The FDA warns that teething jewelry, such as amber necklaces, can cause strangulation and choking. FDA: Safely soothing teething pain in infants and children
Homeopathic teething tablets and gels: The FDA warns that homeopathic teething tablets and gels can be dangerous. Some were found to contain belladonna, a toxic substance. FDA: Safely soothing teething pain in infants and children AAP HealthyChildren: Teething pain relief
Rock-hard frozen rings or toys: Do not let your baby chew on anything frozen solid. Chill teethers in the fridge instead. AAP HealthyChildren: Teething pain relief
Rubbing alcohol or whiskey on the gums: Alcohol is dangerous for babies in any amount. Never rub it on the gums. AAP HealthyChildren: Teething pain relief

Pain medicine

Acetaminophen may be used as directed by your pediatrician.
Ibuprofen is not for babies under 6 months.
Always confirm the medicine and the dose with your baby's doctor before giving it, and never give aspirin.

Sources: AAP HealthyChildren: Baby's first tooth, 7 facts; AAP HealthyChildren: Ibuprofen for fever and pain; ADA MouthHealthy: Teething.

For your sitter or nanny

Printable sitter teething note

Fill in the details, then print the note or copy it as a text message for your babysitter or nanny.

Baby's name (optional)

Parent's phone number

Teething note for Baby

Teething right now

No teeth expected right now

What helps

Chilled teething ring: A solid (not liquid-filled) teething ring chilled in the fridge, not the freezer.
Gum massage: Rub the sore gums gently with a clean finger for a minute or two.
Cold washcloth: A clean, damp washcloth chilled in the fridge to chew on.
Wipe away drool: Gently pat the chin and neck dry to prevent drool rash.
Extra cuddles and distraction: Holding, rocking, and a change of scene often help more than anything else.

Please do not give

No numbing gels or rubs (benzocaine or lidocaine)
No teething necklaces or bracelets
No homeopathic teething tablets
No frozen-solid teethers
No medicine unless the parents say so

Call the parents if: temperature 100.4 F or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, won't drink, or can't be settled.

Parent phone: ________________

Call 911 or your local emergency number right away if your baby has trouble breathing, is unresponsive or very hard to wake, or has a seizure.

From the Sitter Rank baby teething chart, https://www.sitterrank.com/tools/baby-teething-chart

How it works

How to tell if your baby is teething

1
Check your baby's age
Enter the birth date or age in months, plus weeks born early. Most first teeth come between 6 and 12 months.
2
Look at the gums
With clean hands, look for swollen, bulging, or tender gums, or a white edge, where the chart says a tooth is due.
3
Notice teething signs
Drooling, chewing on everything, fussiness, and a few rough nights are typical, and usually last a few days per tooth.
4
Rule out red flags
Take a temperature. 100.4 F (38 C) or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, a body rash, or cold symptoms are not teething: call your pediatrician.
5
Soothe safely and share the plan
Use a chilled teething ring, a cold washcloth, or a gum rub, skip numbing gels and teething jewelry, and print a teething note for your sitter.

Teething facts at a glance

Most first teeth come between about 6 and 12 months, usually the two lower front teeth
Discomfort can start weeks or months before a tooth shows
All 20 baby teeth are usually in by about age 3
Teething can cause a slight temperature rise, but not a fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher
No teeth by around 18 months is worth mentioning to your pediatrician or a pediatric dentist

Common questions

Baby teething FAQ

When do babies start teething?

Most babies get their first tooth between about 6 and 12 months, and teething discomfort can start weeks or months earlier, sometimes around 3 to 4 months. Some healthy babies have no teeth at their first birthday. All 20 baby teeth are usually in by about age 3.

What order do baby teeth come in?

The lower central incisors usually come first (6 to 10 months), then the upper central incisors (8 to 12 months), upper lateral incisors (9 to 13 months), lower lateral incisors (10 to 16 months), first molars (13 to 19 months), canines (16 to 23 months), and second molars (23 to 33 months), based on the American Dental Association eruption chart.

What are the signs of teething?

Common signs of teething are drooling, swollen or tender gums, chewing on fingers and toys, fussiness, and a few unsettled nights. Some babies rub their ears or cheeks or eat fewer solids for a few days. Teething can cause a slight rise in temperature, but not a true fever.

Does teething cause fever or diarrhea?

No. The American Academy of Pediatrics says teething does not cause fever or diarrhea. A temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, a body rash, cough, or a runny nose point to an illness, so call your pediatrician. Any fever in a baby under 3 months needs a call right away.

How can I soothe a teething baby safely?

Offer a chilled (not frozen) solid teething ring or a cold, damp washcloth, rub the gums with a clean finger, and wipe drool to prevent rash. Avoid benzocaine or lidocaine numbing gels, teething necklaces and bracelets, and homeopathic teething tablets, which the FDA warns against. Ask your pediatrician before giving any pain medicine.

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