Right before the initial eruption of baby teeth your little one's gums may be tender, swollen, and red in appearance. Gently clean their gums with an extra-soft bristled baby toothbrush or wipe gently along the gum line with a damp washcloth.
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Though deciduous, or baby teeth, begin to form even before birth, the first baby tooth typically cuts through the gum line around 4 to 6 months of age. All 20 primary teeth should be fully erupted by the age of 31 months.
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The major difference between normal baby gums vs. teething gums comes down to appearance. Prior to teething, normal baby gums are smooth and pink. Teething baby gums, on the other hand, may appear red, swollen, and be more tender.
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Often occurring in newborns or young toddlers, thrush in babies' mouths appears as white lesions or sores on the tongue, gums, roof of the mouth, or inner cheeks. To keep your baby's mouth healthy, see your healthcare professional for proper treatment and be sure to gently clean your baby's gums, tongue, and teeth after each feeding.
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Teething rash, also known as drool rash, happens when saliva constantly touches the skin, and forms an irritation in the form of tiny red bumps. These bumps can appear on or around the mouth, neck, and chest. You can't keep your baby from drooling, but you can help keep teething rash at bay. Bibs, gently dabbing away drool, and keeping clean washcloths at hand can help keep their skin less irritated.
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Although the development of baby teeth starts before birth, the first baby tooth usually emerges through the gumline around 4 to 6 months of age. By the time a child reaches 3 years old, all 20 primary teeth should have fully erupted.
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Babies start teething typically around 4 to 7 months old. The teething process can last for about 24 to 36 months as all 20 primary teeth make their way through the gum line.
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Baby teething can significantly disturb sleep. To help your teething baby at night try giving them teething rings to gnaw on, a chilled washcloth or metal spoon to soothe gum soreness, or a relaxing bath.
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Chances are, you're using a bottle to feed your baby. Have you ever heard of "baby bottle tooth decay", or "nursing bottle mouth"? It's one of the common ways your baby can develop cavities, and it can be avoided.
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Pediatricians recommend cleaning baby’s teeth and gums every day, starting from birth. Gently massage gums with a damp cloth and brush baby teeth with an extra-soft bristled toothbrush and fluoride-free toothpaste.
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