Clinical term
tooth eruption
The emergence of a tooth through the gum into the mouth, following a broadly predictable sequence in childhood.
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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