What is Teething?

Teething is a Chinese word. The pinyin is ch yá, which refers to the first growth of teeth. Unlike other babies reaching other developmental milestones, teething is a gradual process, from a bare gum to a mouth full of bright teeth. This process takes about 3 years.

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When your baby's first tooth comes out, don't forget to take a photo to celebrate the baby, and record the date of the small tooth in the baby's growth log.

When your baby is 3 years old, he should already have small teeth and can brush his own teeth. This is the first step for the baby to start taking care of himself. However, at this time, the baby cannot do well, so at least the baby Before the age of six, I have to help him more.

The formation of teeth begins in the womb. During your pregnancy, your baby has tooth buds, which is the basis of milk teeth. But only one in two babies have teeth at birth, and most babies will have their first teeth in 4 to 7 months.

If your baby is growing fast, you may have a white tooth tip (usually a lower incisor) at 3 months. If your baby is developing slowly, you may not be able to grow your first teeth until you are over 1 year old. The last tooth (the second molar, the upper and lower teeth in the deepest part of the mouth) usually does not start to appear until the baby is about 2 years old. By the age of 3, your baby should have a full set of 20 baby teeth.

Some babies can easily get through the teething period, but some babies may feel uncomfortable. Possible symptoms for babies with teeth:

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Tooth development requires a variety of vitamins A, D, C and minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, fluorine, etc.). Therefore, diet conditioning during baby teething is very important. It is rich in protein, calcium and vitamin , Such as meat, fish and shrimp skins, eggs, milk, soy milk, tofu, fruits, vegetables, etc., all contribute to the healthy development of your baby's teeth ^[1]

You can't speed up the process of teething, but if you feel that your baby is uncomfortable with teething, you can try to help him relieve it. Give your baby something to chew, such as teethers (chewing rings) or a wet towel in the refrigerator. Babies may also feel comfortable with something cold, such as applesauce or yogurt. Or you can reduce the discomfort by massaging your baby's gums: After washing your hands, rub your gums gently with your fingers. This pressure just offsets the pressure that the baby feels from the teeth.

If none of the above works, your doctor may prescribe your child to use acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) to relieve pain and inflammation. You can also use some topical pain creams, but most

If by the age of 1 your baby has no signs of teething, you will need to consult your doctor during your baby's 12-month checkup. Premature babies can grow teeth several months later.

If your baby not only shows signs of long teeth, drooling, swollen gums, but he also seems to be in pain, always crying hard is an obvious sign, then you should take him to see a doctor. Long teeth should not be a very painful torture for the baby.