When do puppies stop teething? The AKC describes adult teeth arriving by about six months; Dogs Trust says usually around seven months, with individual variation. Neither estimate is a deadline for deciding that your puppy's mouth has finished changing.
Follow the change
Baby teeth first appear in the early weeks. Around 12–16 weeks, they begin falling out as permanent teeth emerge. Ask your vet to check how the change is progressing.
Offer ordinary comfort
Provide an appropriate chew outlet and supervise its use. Our puppy chew guide covers choosing an item for your puppy, rather than assuming anything chewable is suitable. Ask the veterinary team if you are unsure about discomfort or an outlet.
For hands or clothing caught during play, use the separate puppy play-biting response. A tooth-change calendar does not tell you how to handle that interaction.
Call about concerns
Tell your vet if you notice a baby tooth still present while its permanent replacement appears. Let the vet assess it rather than trying to remove it yourself.
Contact the veterinary team about mouth pain, difficulty eating or an uncertain loose tooth. Adult teeth should not be wobbly. Do not assume these concerns are normal teething or wait for the calendar to reach six or seven months.
Describe what you actually noticed and any eating change. Leave an unseen tooth's status unknown; do not force the mouth open or test its looseness to complete a record.
Plan ongoing care
Discuss ongoing dental care with your vet. For the separate gradual handling and cleaning task, see how to brush your dog's teeth.
