Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Which are the first permanent teeth a child gets?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Front ones: The permanent teeth generally erupt in the same order as the baby teeth. As such, the front teeth (the central incisors) usually come in first. However, there can be some variability between children.
Answered 4/27/2012
5.9k views
Incisors: Usually the 2 lower front teeth, the lower central incisors. Sometimes, however, the lower 6 year molars come in first. Have your dentist check the order and alignment of your child's erupting permanent teeth. If there are any questions see an orthodontist by your child's 7th birthday. Orthodontists are specialists in growth and development of the face, teeth, and jaws.
Answered 7/27/2014
5.3k views
Tooth eruption: There are 20 baby teeth and 32 permanent teeth. Typically, the lower central incisors are the first baby teeth that are lost. However, the permanent first molars are the first permanent teeth to erupt. They usually come in around 6 years old so they are also known as the 6 year molars. However, every child is different and so can the pattern of the eruption of the permanent teeth.
Answered 3/13/2015
3.8k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Will i need to put my child on a special diet while they wear space maintainers? My daughter is going to need space maintainers while her permanent teeth come in, and i'm worried about getting her to stick to a special diet while she wears them. Is it kin
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Child 11 y.o. was referred for root canals work on 2 permanent teeth with cavities, & than the filling done. Is that safe for kid? Any other options?
22 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
My child is 4 years old, and was on doxycycline bid for 7 days. What are the chances of his teeth staining? If so, will the only affect his baby teeth or his permanent teeth when they come in?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Should i worry about a permenant loose tooth in a child along with gum pain?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
It's been about 4 months since my child's 2 permanent bottom front incisors (first 2 new teeth) has erupted but they are still only about 1/3 way out, very short compared to the adjacent baby incisors. is it still growing? is this normal?
When does a child lose his first four teeth (the top two front and the bottom two front)?
When do you first brush your child's teeth?
When should you take your child to the dentist for the first time? I've heard when the first tooth comes in, and i've also heard when there are two teeth touching each other. Which is right?
Can a child have a fever with permanent teeth coming in?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
