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Generally
speaking, a baby should begin to develop
his/her first tooth around the age of
7 months and should normally have a
full set of milk teeth by 2 years of
age. Teething is often uncomfortable
for your baby since his/her gums will
be irritated so you may notice your
baby biting on things more than usual,
dribbling and appearing unusually fretful.
These are common symptoms, and you can
help to keep your baby calm by giving
him/her a pacifier or teething biscuits.
As all babies are
different, some babies may develop
teeth as early as 4 months or as late
as 13 months of age - these are all
considered normal. If your baby is
developing teeth rather late, make
sure that your baby is getting enough
calcium and vitamin D in his/her diet
(e.g. by drinking enough milk) to
enable the development of a full set
of healthy teeth.
There are some instances where a baby
may be born with teeth already. This
is usually caused by a slightly premature
development of teeth in the womb. Such
teeth may be not fully formed and are
likely to be loose in the gums. Should
they fall out, they may end up blocking
a baby's breathing track
or esophagus, so it's probably best
to consult a physician if your baby
is born with teeth in order to take
care of the situation. |
