Many parents find that just when they thought the dreaded teething process had come to an end, it all starts up again when their child hits toddlerhood!

This time around, it is the large molars that are the culprits. These are the big, blunt teeth at the back, used for chewing. Because they are much larger, and are not as sharp as the front ones, they can take their time to fully emerge. They can also cause your toddler some pain and discomfort in the process.

How do toddler teeth develop?

Of course, every child is different but this next round of teething usually begins at around 12-18 months with the first molars.

Then the sharp canines (eye teeth) make an appearance at around 16-24 months.

Finally you will see the last big molars right at the back coming through at about 22-36 months.

When they are about six years old children then start to sport a toothless, wonky grin as the milk teeth gradually come out! These are then replaced by their final adult teeth, which will see them through the rest of their lives.

How do you know when your toddler is teething?

The good news is that your toddler is more likely to be able to indicate what is wrong this time around. Teething toddlers can be grumpy or irritable but you may also find that they can be more easily distracted from the discomfort too.

Toddlerhood can give rise to some challenging behaviour at the best of times! So it is not always easy to tell if your child’s bad mood is down to teething or if they are feeling cross or frustrated anyway. The chances are though, if there are other toddler teething symptoms, teething may be the cause of their bad temper.

Some children find eating difficult or painful. They may have hot, red cheeks on the side where the new teeth are coming in. Our toddler teething symptoms list should give you some idea of whether your child is teething.

How long will it last?

Most children will have a full set of twenty milk teeth by the age of two and a half. Many will still be teething at three years old.