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When should you worry if your baby is not teething?

 When should you worry if your baby is not teething?



A question that may come to the minds of many new parents: Is: When do baby teeth appear? How can the pain and discomfort that a child feels during the teething stage be avoided?! On the other hand, there are a group of signs that may indicate the beginning of teething. Knowing them may help you take some necessary measures to relieve the pain and itching of the gums. However, there are a few lucky children who do not face a major problem during teething. For every mother, according to the “Healthline” website, when do baby teeth appear? And how to care for it.


When do teeth start appearing in children?

For most children, teething usually begins between 6 and 12 months, and children have a set of primary teeth by the age of three. The lower front teeth come first, the upper front teeth usually appear after two months, then the lower and upper side teeth appear, followed by the first molars, canines, and second molars. So, by three years old, your child will have a set of 20 primary teeth.


The average age of teething is about six months, and teething before six months is considered early teething. If the child does not start teething until the age of 13 months; This is considered a delay in the teething stage. However, do not worry if your child’s teething stage is delayed; It varies from one child to another.. As long as the growth of your child’s hair, skin, and bones is normal; No need to worry. Teething can be delayed for the following reasons:

Genetic causes.

Malnutrition.

Hypothyroidism.

Premature birth.

However, if you think there is no family history your baby is getting adequate nutrition, and your baby has not yet started teething; You should consult your doctor...but first, you must look for signs of teething; Because it will tell you when the tooth will appear.

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