Eruption times vary for every child. It’s okay to be proud of your babies when they cut teeth “early!” But it’s also okay when it seems to be slow going. There is really nothing wrong with early or late eruption and there isn’t anything that you can do to change it (though a pediatric dentist [...]
Parents are always very interested to discover that first tooth to erupt in their child’s mouth. It instills a certain sense of pride when children reach any developmental milestone and the arrival of teeth is a huge one as your baby will soon be ready to eat more complex foods to gain important nutrients for [...]
We all know what teething is and have experienced the suffering it can cause in our young children. Babies are born with 20 primary teeth below their gum line. These teeth usually start to erupt somewhere between the ages of 6 and 12 months. Many babies become fussy, have trouble sleeping, demonstrate loss of appetite, [...]
We know that new mothers face many challenges. The major lifestyle change of welcoming a new child into the home can make it easy for mom’s to forget about themselves because all their attention and time is on their new infant and what is right for baby. But they need to remember that their health [...]
Babies generally start teething between 4 to 7 months old. If your child starts later, there should be no concern as each child is different and there can be quite a range when it comes to tooth development. Teething refers to the time when baby’s teeth are breaking through the gums, usually starting with the [...]
Did you know that your baby’s teeth began developing in utero? “Teeth begin developing in the fetus, and that is another reason why good nutrition is so important for mom during this special time. Mothers should be getting lots of vitamins that help to help baby’s teeth develop as healthy as possible,” said Dr. Elizabeth. [...]
Babies are typically not born with teeth but rather erupt their first teeth between six months and one year of age. It is an exciting time and a new stage in your baby’s development. While these teeth are coming in, they literally make a little cut in the gums to pass through which can cause [...]
Teething can be a rough period for growing babies, but it can seem even worse for the parents at times because no one wants to see their child suffer… and there’s that whole lack of sleep thing. After the initial period of unsettled living after bringing a newborn home a routine usually develops that gives [...]
A child’s first tooth usually erupts between 6-12 months after birth, and gums are sore and tender off and on as other teeth finish eruption around the age of about 3. Parents may be aware that rubbing their child’s gums with a clean finger or a wet cloth will help alleviate that pain for a [...]