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Baby Teething

The first teeth usually appear between 4 and 7 months. Teething can be uncomfortable but is a normal milestone. Some babies teethe without issues, others become restless and fussy.

الأسباب المحتملة

1Natural developmental process: 20 milk teeth emerge between 4 and 30 months
2Order: Usually lower incisors first, then upper, then side and back teeth
3Genetics influences timing: Some babies teethe at 3 months, others not until 12
4Inflammatory reaction in gums from tooth eruption

ما يمكنكِ فعله

Cooled (not frozen) teething ring for chewing
Rub clean finger or damp washcloth over gums
Teething gel without benzocaine (e.g., with chamomile or clove)
Paracetamol or ibuprofen (from 6 months) for significant discomfort — after consulting paediatrician
Amber necklaces have NO proven effect and are a strangulation risk — DO NOT use

متى تزورين الطبيب؟

Fever above 38.5°C — teething does NOT cause high fever, look for another cause
Diarrhoea — often wrongly attributed to teething
Baby refuses food for more than 24 hours
Severe swelling, redness, or pus on gums
Gum bleeding that won't stop

ملاحظات حسب العمر

4-7 months: First teeth (lower incisors). 8-12 months: Upper incisors and lateral incisors. 12-16 months: First molars — often the most painful. 16-20 months: Canines. 20-30 months: Second molars. By about 2.5 years, all 20 milk teeth are present.

الأسئلة الشائعة

When should I start brushing teeth?

As soon as the first tooth appears! Use a soft baby toothbrush with a rice-grain sized amount of fluoride children's toothpaste (500 ppm fluoride). Brush twice daily, especially thorough in the evening.

Do amber necklaces help with teething?

No. There is NO scientific evidence for pain relief. Amber necklaces are a strangulation hazard and can break (choking risk from swallowed beads). Paediatricians and dentists unanimously advise against them.

My baby is 10 months with no teeth — is this normal?

Yes, completely normal. Some babies don't get their first tooth until 12-14 months. This is genetic and not a cause for concern. Only if no tooth has appeared by 18 months should it be evaluated.