When Will My Infant Start Cutting Teeth?
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When you have an infant every day is a new adventure. Once you finally get the hang of one routine something else occurs to mix it up a bit. Thats the way it is with teething. Your infant might start teething around eight months of age if he is average however there are a lot of infants who begin teething earlier and still others who start teething later. But, the average is approximately eight months. Your child might start teething at four months, six months, or even 13 months, its different for every child.
Then, your child will continue teething until he is about three years of age. Teeth dont just all come in at one time, unfortunately; instead they come in one or two at a time. However, by three years most children have a mouthful of teeth!
You will notice when your baby is starting to teethe either through symptoms or else because you see a little tooth poking through. Some parents notice their baby has no pain or problems with teething while other parents find their infant experiences pain and discomfort. This might lead to a poor appetite or even problems with sleeping. Most babies who are teething drool a lot, have sensitive gums, enjoy chewing on things, and may have other symptoms as well. If you are concerned, call your doctor, but in most cases you will be reassured your infant is simply teething and you and he will have to get through it together.
Most infants get their bottom middle teeth first and then their top middle teeth, which are followed by the teeth on the sides on the top and bottom. Your infant will hold onto these teeth until he is six years old and then he will begin losing them. As a parent the best thing you can do is comfort your child, offer cold things to chew on, and be there when your child needs you. Teething can be a painful ordeal or it might be a breeze, just do what you can to comfort your child and help him get through the teething process.
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