The day your child pops their first baby tooth is a day to celebrate… and then to panic. Yes, your child is growing up… teething issues are real! There are lots of “home” remedies to help with teething pain, but that’s a topic on its own.
When Does Teething Start?
Teething often starts when babies are between 6 and 12 months old, though in some cases those first teeth may appear earlier or even a little later. In some very rare cases, newborns may be born with a tooth already erupted, or have a tooth come through in the first few weeks.
In what order do teeth start appearing?
The first teeth to come out are usually the incisors (the two teeth at the bottom). The lateral incisors come out between 10-16 months followed by the first molars between 14-18 months, canines between 17-23 months, and second molars between 23-31 months. The general trend is for the bottom teeth to come out before the top teeth. There are loads of kids that only pop their first baby tooth at 4 months and some after 12 months! If you feel something isn’t right just see your paediatric dentist (C/FPD). Every case needs to be evaluated on its own.
How Long Does Teething Last?
The duration of the teething process can vary. At some point between your child’s second and third birthdays, however, your little one will have a full set of 20 primary teeth. This means the total teething period lasts about two years. If your little one has teething discomfort, know that this will probably come and go. Teething symptoms are typically experienced in the days before a tooth erupts; then the soreness subsides until a new tooth starts to come in.
