Teething is the process by which an infant's teeth sequentially appear by breaking through the gums. Teething may start as early as three months or as late, in some cases, as twelve months. Occasionally a baby may even have one or more teeth at birth. The typical time frame for new teeth to appear is somewhere between six and nine months. It can take up to several years for all 20 deciduous (aka "baby" or "milk") teeth to emerge. The process of teething is sometimes referred to as "cutting teeth".
Welcome to CWAnswers
CWAnswers is your guide to the sprawling world wide web. The directory aims to provide a useful guide made by users. You can share your knowledge as well - simply sign up and edit your first entry. For questions just contact the team at support - at - cwanswers.com.
Weblinks for Teething
Top 10 for Teething
Things about Teething you find nowhere else.
Select content modules
Amber Teething Blog
Technorati Tags: Amber Teething Necklace Ambra dei Bimbi ... by Mindful Mama blog. I heard about amber teething necklaces and since ...amberteething.zoxic.com/Teething — Blogs, Pictures, and more on WordPress
Featured Blog. Teething Bling Jewelry is 20% off during the month of November! ... PanacheChic.com's Fashion Blog. It's a thin line ... MY BABY IS TEETHING ...en.wordpress.com/tag/teething/The Joy's of Teething | BlogHer
My 1 year old just started cutting 2 molars, I thought it was way too early for her to be getting molars but ... Blog Lists. Health & Wellness. Body ...www.blogher.com/joys-teethingTeething terrors for a 15-month old - what to do? | BlogHer
Holy cow, I hit the motherload with teething issues with my 15-month old. ... Blog Lists. Health & Wellness. Body Image. Conditions & Ailments. Fitness. Infertility ...www.blogher.com/teething-terrors-15-month-old-what-doTeething: What to Expect and How to Find Relief
Information to help you and your baby survive teething. ... about us • limelight blog • writing jobs • careers • press room • site map ...infantstoddlers.suite101.com/article.cfm/teethingTeething is the process by which an infant's teeth sequentially appear by breaking through the gums. Teething may start as early as three months or as late, in some cases, as twelve months. Occasionally a baby may even have one or more teeth at birth. The typical time frame for new teeth to appear is somewhere between six and nine months. It can take up to several years for all 20 deciduous (aka "baby" or "milk") teeth to emerge. The process of teething is sometimes referred to as "cutting teeth".
Sequence of appearance
- Lower central incisors (2)
- Upper central incisors (2)
- Upper lateral incisors (2),
- Lower lateral incisors (2)
- First molars (4)
- Canines (4)
- Second molars (4)
Milk teeth tend to emerge sooner in females than in males. The exact pattern and initial starting times of teething appear to be hereditary. When and how teeth appear in an infant has no bearing on the health of the child.
Signs of teething
Signs of teething may include:
- Poor mood
- Loss of appetite
- Chewing of objects
- Bruises/swelling in gums
- Excess salivation
- Runny nose
Teething has not been shown to cause fever. A slight rise of temperature may occur when the teeth come through the gum, but this does not make a baby ill.
Treatment
Infants chew on objects to aid in the teething process. This can be dangerous if the baby is allowed to chew on objects which are small enough to be swallowed or which could break while being chewed and cause choking. Teething rings and other toys are often designed with textures that will appeal to an infant during teething.
In cases where the infant is in obvious pain, some doctors recommend the use of anti-inflammatories or child-safe pain-relief treatments containing benzocaine. Some infants gain relief from chewing on cold objects.
Dentists recommend brushing infants' teeth as soon as they appear. It is not advisable to wait for the teething process to be complete. Dentists may recommend against the use of fluoride toothpaste during teething.
See also
- Dentition
