Baby teeth

Key facts Baby teeth start to come through when your child is about 6 months old. Most children will have all their teeth by the time they turn 3. You can care for your child’s teeth by keeping them clean. Babies are usually born with 20 baby teeth (also known as primary teeth). They start to come through the gums at about 6 months of age. This process is called teething. By the time your baby is 2 to 3 years old, all their teeth will usually have appeared. About baby teeth Babies are born with the following teeth: 4