We utilize the latest technologies to help enhance the smiles and oral health of our patients.
Dr. Wolkoff provides his patients in Southeast Connecticut and throughout Waterbury with the latest cosmetic dentistry treatments in order to help them attain beautiful smiles.
Our practice takes the time to present all possible treatment plans to our patients.
Primary teeth
There are 20 primary or baby teeth. Each child’s teeth erupt at a different age. Some come in sooner and some later, so parents should not be alarmed if their child’s teeth erupt at a different age or a different sequence than listed below.
The first teeth to erupt are the lower central incisors which usually appear around six months of age. The last primary teeth to erupt are the second molars, which generally erupt at approximately 2 years of age.
Usually girls’ teeth erupt somewhat earlier than boys’ teeth and lower teeth tend to erupt earlier than the corresponding upper teeth.
Primary teeth serve several purposes:
UPPER |
Eruption |
Exfoliation |
Central incisor |
7 1/2 mo. |
7 1/2 yrs old |
Lateral incisor |
9 mo. |
8 yrs old |
Cuspid |
18 mo. |
11 1/2 yrs old |
First molar |
14 mo. |
10 1/2 yrs old |
Second molar |
24 mo. |
10 1/2 yrs old |
LOWER | Eruption |
Exfoliation |
Central incisor |
6 mo. |
6 yrs old |
Lateral incisor |
7 mo. |
7 yrs old |
Cuspid |
16 mo. |
9 1/3 yrs old |
First molar |
12 mo. |
10 yrs old |
Second molar |
20 mo. |
11 yrs old |
Permanent teeth
Including wisdom teeth, the adult mouth contains 32 teeth. Permanent teeth generally erupt following the same sequence as baby teeth. Commonly, if a child’s primary teeth erupted at an early age, his permanent teeth will do likewise. The converse also appears to be true.
Permanent teeth begin their eruption patter between the ages of 6 and 8.
The permanent teeth , if well maintained and taken care of properly are meant to last a lifetime.
UPPER | Eruption |
Central incisor |
7-8 yrs old |
Lateral incisor |
8-9 yrs old |
Cuspid |
11-12 yrs old |
First bicuspid |
10-11 yrs old |
Second bicuspid |
10-12 yrs old |
First molar |
6-7 yrs old |
Second molar |
12-13 yrs old |
Third molar |
17-21 yrs old |
LOWER | Eruption |
Central incisor |
6-7 yrs old |
Lateral incisor |
7-8 yrs old |
Cuspid |
9-10 yrs old |
First bicuspid |
10-12 yrs old |
Second bicuspid |
11-12 yrs old |
First molar |
6-7 yrs old |
Second molar |
11-13 yrs old |
Third molar |
17-21 yrs old |
Alan Wolkoff D.M.D.
93 Wedgewood Drive
Waterbury, Connecticut 06705
(203) 753-2274
Monday: 8:00am to 7:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am to 2:00pm
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