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At about six months of age, most babies begin teething. By no coincidence, at about the same time, many happy-go-lucky infants transform into grumpy little grouches. Any way you look at it, teething doesn't feel good.
Some babies have a much harder time teething than others. One thing is for certain: knowing what to expect and being prepared will make it easier for both of you.
Baby teeth, or milk teeth tend to erupt in this sequence:
Most infants will cut four new teeth every four months until all 20 appear, usually by the time toddlers are two-and-a-half to three years old.
Parents, pediatricians, and researchers have reported a wide range of teething-related symptoms, including:
According to one study, the actual teething period averages eight days. Tracking 125 babies, researchers found that teething symptoms increased significantly in the four days before the tooth emerged, on the day of emergence, and during the three days following it. This may not seem like a long time, unless you've ever spent eight endless days and nights trying to soothe an inconsolable baby. That's where being prepared comes in.
There are a number of things you can do to ease baby's discomfort. Every child is different, you may have to experiment until you find what works for your baby.
Once that first tooth emerges, it's time to schedule a wellness visit to baby's dentist, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Experts agree that babies should see the dentist before their first birthday.
Your child will keep those primary teeth until about age six, so it's important to keep them healthy and sound.
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