The question may be on your mind: when does baby teething start? If you notice a change in your baby’s mood and he rubs his gums vigorously with anything in his hand.

What is baby teething?

Teething (teething syndrome) is a natural process that your baby goes through, as his teeth make their way through the gums.

One of the common ideas is that when a tooth penetrates the gum, it causes pain, but there is a group of hormones that contribute to the breakdown of the gum, before the tooth crown appears.

The process of gum decomposition leads to the following: –

• تورم اللثة.
• Gum sensitivity.
• Feeling pain.

The presence of teeth indicates to your child that he will be able to eat a wider range of foods, but reaching this stage may be difficult for both the mother and the infant.

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When do babies start teething?

Most babies begin teething at around six months of age with their front and bottom teeth, but it can start earlier than that, such as four months. Teething babies Very late, so there is no need to worry if your child's teeth appear at different times, due to differences in development from one child to another.

Baby teething schedule

The answer to your question is when do babies start teething?

Baby teeth	When does it appear?	When do you fall?
Lower anterior central incisors.	From 6 to 10 months.	From 6 to 7 years.
Upper anterior central incisors.	From 8 to 12 months.	From 6 to 7 years.
Maxillary anterior lateral incisors.	From 9 to 13 months.	From 7 to 8 years.
Lower anterior lateral incisors.	10 to 16 months.	From 7 to 8 years.
Upper first molar.	From 13 to 19 months	From 9 to 11 years.
Lower first molar.	From 14 to 18 months.	From 9 to 11 years.
Upper canine.	From 16 to 22 months.	From 10 to 12 years.
Lower canine.	From 17 to 23 months.	From 10 to 12 years.
Lower second molar.	From 23 to 31 months.	From 10 to 12 years.
Upper second molar.	From 25 to 33 months.	From 10 to 12 years.

Your child's baby teeth are completed between the ages of two and a half and three years, with four teeth appearing approximately every six months of your child's life.

After the age of four, your child's jaw and facial bones begin to grow to create spaces between his baby teeth, and this happens to provide the spaces needed for his larger permanent teeth to emerge.

Symptoms of teething children

After you know the answer to your question: When does baby teething start? You must know what are the most common symptoms of baby teething? Symptoms of baby teething vary from one child to another, and include the following: –

• Drooling more than usual.
• Redness of your child's gums.
• Sleep disturbance.
• Anorexia.
• Cough.
• تورم اللثة.
• الإسهال.
• Biting or chewing things.
• Discomfort, crying.
• The temperature is slightly high (38 degrees Celsius).
• Put hands in mouth.
• Pulling the ear on the same side as the tooth that is starting to emerge.
• Skin rash on the face.
• Rubbing the cheek.

Causes of delayed aging in infants

One of the things that concerns mothers is the frequently asked question: When do babies start teething?

• Genetic factors from one of the parents, and the child may inherit this condition in the same pattern.
• A health problem such as giving birth to a child with Down syndrome or congenital heart defects.
• Premature birth or the baby’s weight is less than normal at birth, leading to delayed ageing.
• Lack of oral stimulation, such as not giving the baby things to chew to stimulate gum growth and speed up teething.
• The birth of a child with hypothyroidism, which affects teething and body growth in general.
• Malnutrition, such as lack of breastfeeding, causes a deficiency of calcium and vitamin D, which are essential elements for tooth growth.

Teething and diarrhea

Teething does not directly cause diarrhea, but there are many reasons why teething and diarrhea are linked, such as:

• Teething begins at 6 months of age, and mothers often start introducing food to their baby at around the same time, so it may take some time for your baby's digestive system to get used to the new food.
• Babies lose the antibodies they got from their mothers around the same time, and this along with a tendency to put everything in their mouths can increase the risk of infection, which can cause diarrhea.

What is the difference between teething and an ear infection?

The symptoms of teething in children can be similar to the symptoms of an ear infection, such as: –

• Discomfort, crying.
• Rubbing the cheek.
• Ear pulling.
• Put hands in mouth.
• صعوبة النوم.
• Anorexia.

However, ear infection differs from teething in the following symptoms: –

• Severe pain.
• Significant rise in temperature.
• Balance problems.
• Fluid coming out of the ear.
• hardness of hearing.

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The best way to take care of my child's new teeth

You must pay attention to your child’s oral hygiene according to the following tips: –

• If your child is bottle-fed, he should not be allowed to sleep while drinking, as this can lead to tooth decay as a result of milk or juice collecting in your child's mouth.
• Clean your baby's gums with a damp cloth or piece of gauze at least once a day, before his teeth appear.
• After teeth appear, you can clean your child's mouth in the same way as before at least twice a day.
• After his first birthday, you can use a soft-bristled toothbrush, and use a small amount of toothpaste that does not contain fluoride.
• Teeth can also be cleaned using floss.
• You must make an appointment to visit the dentist when the first tooth appears.

When should I see a doctor?

Your child's first visit to the dentist can be organized after the appearance of his first teeth, or if he is 12 months old, in order to examine his teeth and discuss important oral health topics with the doctor, such as: –

• Tips for brushing your child's teeth.
• What to expect as your baby's mouth continues to grow.
• Help prevent tooth decay.
• Avoid injuring your child's teeth.
• Tips on dental-friendly foods and drinks.

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Tips to soothe sore gums

When you wonder when teething begins, you should also know how to soothe your child's sore gums, in order to help your child relieve the discomfort.

Tips include the following: –

A wet cloth

You can place a wet cloth in the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes, then rub your baby's gums with it.

Banana, or frozen berries

If your baby is starting to eat some solid foods, you can offer him bananas or frozen berries.

Solid teething rings

You can place solid teething rings in the freezer to cool them, but not to the point where they become rock hard.

A cup of cold water

If your baby is over 6 to 9 months old, you can offer him cold water to help soothe his gums.

Rubber toys

You can use rubber or silicone toys instead of plastic toys, which contain harmful chemicals.

Your finger

You can also rub your baby's gums with your finger, but you should make sure to wash your hands first.

How to relieve teething pain

Here are practical solutions that help relieve teething pain and maintain a peaceful sleep for the infant throughout the night:

1. Gum massage: Massage the infant's gums with a clean finger after washing it well, using light circular movements on the gums to relieve pressure and pain resulting from teething.
2. Cold foods: The infant can be given some soft, mashed foods, such as cold mashed fruits, which help soothe the gums and relieve inflammation.
3. Natural teething gel: Teething gel that contains chamomile or sage extract can be used by placing it on the inflamed gums due to teething, which helps reduce pain.
4. Cooling Teether: It is a magical and effective solution that helps soothe gums during the teething period. It is a completely flexible silicone teether that is cooled in the refrigerator so that the infant feels comfortable when chewing. 
5. A warm bath before bed: One of the most important things that dentists and children recommend during the teething period is to give the infant a warm bath before bed because it reduces the stress and pain resulting from teething.

Frequently asked questions about teething babies

Many questions may be on your mind, after knowing the answer to your question: When do babies start teething?, such as: –

Does early teething delay speech?

No, it does not cause teething in children Speech delayThere is a link between teeth and speech development in children, and teeth have the ability to influence how children pronounce words and make sounds.

It can also have a permanent effect on the child's ability to speak, so if your child has no teeth, he will have difficulty speaking and feeding.

How many days does teething pain last in children?

It takes one to seven days for each tooth to emerge from the gum, but the pain and discomfort may start a few days earlier, and then a few days after that.

When does early teething start?

Teething begins in most children at approximately six months of age, and the lower and upper front teeth usually begin to appear, but teething can begin as early as three months.

What are the symptoms of early teething?

The most common symptoms of teething in children include: –

• Gonorrhea more than usual.
• Gum pain and redness where the tooth appears.
• Moderately high temperature, less than 38 degrees Celsius.
• Discomfort.
• Anorexia.
• Difficulty sleeping.
• Ear pulling.
• Cheek redness.
• A rash on the cheek.
• Put hands in mouth.

Is early teething dangerous?

لا. لا يعد تسنين الأطفال خطير، حيث أنه يعد عملية طبيعية للنمو، ولكنه قد يسبب الألم، والانزعاج للطفل.

Does early teething delay walking?

لا. لا يسبب تسنين الأطفال تأخر في المشي، يدل التسنين المبكر على نمو الطفل بصورة صحيحة.

How do you know that your child's teeth are starting to appear?

You know that your child's teeth have begun to appear when you notice swelling of the gums and constant drool from the child's mouth, along with an increase in the child's crying for no reason, while always putting his finger in his mouth, and losing his appetite for breastfeeding, with a slight increase in body temperature.

What does the beginning of teething look like?

Teething usually begins with redness and swelling of the gums in the area where the baby teeth appear. The child notices an increased secretion of saliva, and with the passage of time a white dot begins to appear on the gums, which is the beginning of the tooth’s eruption.

In conclusion, you now understand, dear mother, the answer to your question: When does baby teething begin? And what are its symptoms?

Therefore, if you notice symptoms of early teething in your child, you should go to Al Mousa Specialist Hospital, so that the best doctors can help you on how to relieve the pain of teething in children, and how to take care of it when it appears.

Medical references 

Infant and toddler health – mayoclinic

Baby teething symptoms – nhs