Your toddler’s primary or baby teeth will begin to emerge between the ages of six and 12 months, and continue to erupt until about age three. During this time, your youngster’s gums may feel tender and sore. To help alleviate this discomfort, we recommend you soothe the gums by rubbing a clean finger or a cool, wet cloth across them. You may also choose to make use of a teething ring. When your child has finished teething, you can expect a total of 20 primary teeth. Your son or daughter’s primary teeth are shed at various times throughout childhood. Permanent teeth begin appearing at age six, and continue until age 21. Adults have 28 permanent teeth (32, including wisdom teeth).