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Teething Explained

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Teething can begin as early as 3 months and be a frustrating time for babies and mums. Learn what signs to look for if your baby has begun the teething process, and pick up some pain-relieving suggestions to help ease your baby's discomfort. We explain the importance of protecting your baby's milk teeth and give you some top tips to make tooth-brushing fun.

what is teething?

Teething (or "cutting teeth") is the process of your baby's teeth appearing either individually or in pairs. Don't forget that every baby is different and the start and duration of the teething process can vary greatly. There is no set pattern to when teething will begin, how long it will take and how painful it will be. The first tooth can appear as early as the third month for some babies; for others, it does not emerge until the baby is a year old. For one baby cutting a tooth might happen painlessly overnight, while another child might have to go through a more drawn out and painful experience.

While teeth usually appear sooner in girls than in boys, teething patterns tend to be hereditary - so knowing when you and your partner began to cut your teeth may provide some clues. Expect twenty teeth by your child's third birthday - twelve less than the permanent set of thirty-two that adults have.

As the roots of your baby's teeth grow, and the sharp edges of the teeth push through the surface, your baby's gums can become increasingly sore and painful. This discomfort often causes excessive restlessness, crankiness and irritability. The effects of teething are usually most dramatic with your baby's first teeth as the sensation is brand new. (Some babies later become accustomed to the sensations of teething and may not as bothered by the pain as time goes on.)

Please also visit these relevant pages:

• Baby teething explained
• Signs of teething
• Relief during teething
• Milk teeth
• Brushing baby teeth

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