6+ signs of teething in your baby: Teething is one of the many growth processes of babies. Most babies start teething at 6 months old, but some babies will start teething earlier or later. Teeth usually appear first when babies are 6-10 months old, which are the 2 lower incisors, and after 3 years old, they will have a full set of 20 baby teeth. So what are the details, let’s find out with BeamDental right below this article!
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Signs of teething
Teething is one of the many development processes of babies. Babies will start showing signs of teething at 6 months old. However, some babies start teething earlier or later. So what are the signs of abnormal teething? Usually, these signs include:
- Drooling a lot: When babies start teething, it will activate the 5th nerve, causing them to drool more than normal. When the baby’s salivary function is not good and the mouth is too narrow, it leads to drooling. When the child grows up and the number of teeth grows, the above phenomenon will decrease.
- Rash around the nose and mouth: The cause is due to drooling, causing the skin around the baby’s mouth and chin to have a rash. Therefore, parents should take good care of their baby when the baby drools frequently.
- High fever: The baby’s immune system is weakened when teething, which can cause fever. When the baby has a low fever, it is necessary to apply a warm compress, breastfeed the baby and change the baby into cool clothes. When the baby has a high fever, it is necessary to take the baby to a medical facility for treatment.
- Chewing and biting: When the teeth are emerging, the jaw swells, causing the baby to eat more to relieve the pain.
- The baby is fussy and cries less: Due to fatigue and pain, the baby will cry and even suckle weakly or refuse to suckle.
- Signs of illness: Clinical signs such as coughing without fever, restless sleep, irritability, … can be manifestations when the baby is teething.
Which teeth do babies get first?
When there are signs of teething, the baby’s teeth will appear in a certain order. So which teeth do babies get next? The order of teething is as follows:
- The first teeth that usually appear when the baby is 6-10 months old are the two lower incisors.
- Next are the two upper incisors that will grow around the 8th-12th month.
- When the baby is 9-13 months old, the baby’s two upper incisors will grow because the baby’s upper jaw already has 4 incisors.
- Next are the two lower incisors and the first two teeth grow when the baby is 10-16 months old.
- The first two upper molars appear when the baby is 13-19 months old.
- The two lower molars grow when the baby is about 14-18 months old and in the same position as the first 4 lower incisors.
- The two upper canines grow around 16-22 months old.
- The two lower canines appear when your baby is about 17-23 months old.
- The next two lower molars appear when your baby is about 23-31 months old.
- The last two upper molars appear when your baby is about 25-33 months old. These are the last two baby teeth in the order of eruption. By the time your baby is 3 years old, he or she will have 20 more baby teeth.
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How to relieve pain when your baby is teething?
Pediatricians suggest some measures to relieve pain and discomfort when teething in infants that parents should do at home:
Use ice
Use a wet towel soaked in cold water with an ice pack and rinse your baby’s mouth, this temperature will help reduce swelling and pain in the gums very quickly. You can also give your baby sweets to help forget the pain when teething, be careful not to let your baby swallow ice or drink too much water because it will cause a sore throat.
Use over-the-counter pain relievers
Give your child pain relievers or apply topical medications when teething. This method is effective immediately but can easily cause side effects. Therefore, you should take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor and do not give it to your child arbitrarily.
How to properly care for teething babies?
Here are some tips for properly caring for teething babies, helping them feel more comfortable during meals, for example:
– Make meals more interesting for children, such as dividing them into many meals, not forcing children to chew, making food soft or soft, presenting it beautifully, etc.
– Add foods rich in vitamins or fruit juices to the daily menu to improve immunity and reduce pain when teething.
– When your child only has a slight fever, you should take the initiative to take care of your child at home. If your child is over 6 months old, you can use paracetamol, but if the fever does not subside for a long time or the fever persists, you should see a doctor for a health check.
– If your child is under 6 months old, you can increase the number of meals, if your child is over 6 months old, in addition to breastfeeding, you should let your child drink more milk.
– Maintain your child’s oral health by using a clean towel to clean regularly and using a bib when your child drools a lot.
– Parents should not arbitrarily use some teething gel products or medicines containing benzocaine which are not safe for children’s health. However, if the child has not yet grown teeth, parents should consult a doctor.
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