Check out this great article by the North Carolina Dental Society on dental care for newborns: Newborn teeth can begin coming through the gums as early as six months, and strong dental care from the start will ensure protected teeth for years to come. CARY, N.C. – Did you know 20 primary teeth are present in a baby’s jaws at birth? Newborn teeth can begin coming through the gums as early as six months, and strong dental care from the start will ensure protected teeth for year