Q:
What is the "normal" age range for teeth to erupt? How many would a child normally have by 10-12 months of age? My child got the first two (bottom) teeth at age 5 months. Now, at almost 8 months, four top teeth are coming through.
A:
Teeth normally erupt at 6 months of age. This is an average, which means some children will be earlier and some will be later, but they still fall into a normal category. At 10-12 months of age, it would be normal to see four to eight teeth in the mouth and not be concerned. I have seen children at 12 months with no teeth yet, and also a child with all 20 baby teeth at 12 months. It sounds like everything is fine with your child.
Gregory F. George D.D.S.
