Teething

As a child grows, you’ll be on the lookout for those first small teeth to pop out through the gums, which is a thrilling milestone. Although teething might be difficult for some newborns, the benefit is you’ll be rewarded with a plethora of toothy smiles

Find out when your baby’s first tooth is expected to emerge, as well as when and in what sequence the remaining of your baby’s teeth will appear.

Types of Baby Teeth

By the age of three, your children will have developed 20 main teeth.

Primary Teeth Development Chart

Upper Teeth	Age tooth pops out	Age tooth falls out
Central incisor	8 to 12 months	6 to 7 years
Lateral incisor	9 to 13 months	7 to 8 years
Canine	16 to 22 months	10 to 12 years
First molar	13 to 19 months	9 to 11 years
Second molar	25 to 33 months	10 to 12 years
Lower Teeth
Second molar	23 to 31 months	10 to 12 years
First molar	14 to 18 months	9 to 11 years
Canine	17 to 23 months	9 to 12 years
Lateral incisor	10 to 16 months	7 to 8 years
Central incisor	6 to 10 months	6 to 7 years

 

Common symptoms of teething in babies

• Mild Fever is a common symptom of baby teething
• Drooling and a Runny Nose
• Appetite for Solid Foods is Reduced
• Excessive chewing and biting
• Irritation in ears

Tips to comfort a baby during teething

• Biting on the Teething rings helps a lot .keep the rings cool for some time(Not frozen) and give to babies
• Putting pressure to the gums helps alleviate a lot of the pain that a baby feels when teething. Massage the gums with a cleaned moist washcloth, finger, or damp cotton pad.
• Fill a sippy cup with water and give it to your baby to suck on when they are in discomfort. However, do not fill the bottle with juice or milk to relieve discomfort. Tooth decay is associated with prolonged contact with sugary drinks.
• If discomfort is out of hands please seek professional help.