Information on Timing and Pattern of Baby Teething
Written on December 10, 2011 by Ava Gwynn
Though teeth (means eruption of milk teeth) become visible among infants generally after 6 months (can be even earlier or later), tiny teeth buds first begin to develop when babies were still in the womb. So every baby is born with a full set of tooth buds lying in wait just beneath the gum line. Problem appears when they start to erupt (in a sequential manner) for some babies delivering painful bite, baby begins to drool, chew and fuss. The pattern of order and timing of teething among babies varies which does not of course indicate any sign of intelligence or anything else. A normal baby will get 20 milk teeth in total and rest comes out within 2.
Teething Timing As mentioned, timing and pattern of teething among babies are totally variable. 6 months is the ideal age for the babies to get first tooth, however for some babies teething may occur as prematurely as during birth or as late as the age of 15 months. Three months can be considered as the absolute earliest time for teeth are known to sprout (but very rare). Most infants start getting their first teeth around 6-9 months old (although some babies still wait for the first two teeth till their first birthday).
Teething TimingAs mentioned, timing and pattern of teething among babies are totally variable. 6 months is the ideal age for the babies to get first tooth, however for some babies teething may occur as prematurely as during birth or as late as the age of 15 months. Three months can be considered as the absolute earliest time for teeth are known to sprout (but very rare). Most infants start getting their first teeth around 6-9 months old (although some babies still wait for the first two teeth till their first birthday).
Normally, the bottom two middle teeth, or central incisors, are the first to erupt, accompanied by the top central incisors (at around 6-7 months), and thereafter followed by the other two central top teeth, then the additional two bottom teeth (at around 8 months), molars (chewing teeth) and finally the canine teeth (pointed teeth) between the molars and the central four at around 16-20 months.
Teething Process & Pattern
There is no set of pattern for baby teething, when it will begin, how long it will take, and how painful will be for the baby etc. For some babies teething is absolutely not a painful even, whereas for others it can be very much painful experience with many uncomfortable syndromes such as bleeding, mild fever, inflamed red gums, excessive drooling etc. Entire process of teething often follows hereditary patterns, means if mother or father had teething early or late, baby also may follow the same pattern.
However, timing, process or pattern of baby teething is not a matter of serious concern, should be considered as an important milestone in baby’s development. In case of discomfort during teething, you should take care of your little angel and shower love with affection on your baby that they need. Although it can be stressful time for the child as well as the parent, it carries a lot of excitement for both too, a memorable experience for the rest of your life.
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