TEETHING BABY- FACTS, SYMPTOMS, AND REMEDIES
Teething means the growth of teeth in the mouth of infants and children through the gums. Teething is also called odontiasis. Teething in a baby is well awaited by every parent. Your baby is irritable and makes your night sleepless. Read on to find out everything about teething babies, symptoms, and remedies to keep your baby comfortable.
WHEN DOES TEETHING START?
One joy of parenthood is watching your little ones reach milestones and the eruption of your baby’s first tooth is an exciting milestone. Teething usually starts between 6 and 8 months of age, but in some babies, it starts much later. Babies usually have their complete set of 20 milk teeth by their 3rd birthday. If your baby doesn’t have any teeth by 18 months, then it may be due to some underlying medical cause like vitamin deficiency, malnutrition, or underactive thyroid. It’s time to see a doctor for evaluation.
SEQUENCE OF ERUPTION OF TEETH
- The two lower front teeth (lower central incisors) often erupt first in the mouth.
- Then the four upper front teeth (upper central and lateral incisors) erupt in the mouth after 4 to 8 weeks.
- About a month later, the lower lateral incisors erupt.
- Then lower and upper first molars erupt which are back teeth used for grinding food.
- Then the pointy teeth or canines erupt in the mouth.
- Finally, the lower and upper last molars erupt.
On average babies have
- 4 teeth by 11 months
- 8 teeth by 15 months
- 12 teeth by 19 months
- 16 teeth by 23 months
The roots of these 20 milk teeth degenerate by the age of 6 to 12 years and are replaced by permanent teeth.
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