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Well, if you’re reading this you have already made it through teething, but the same cannot be said for a newborn. We at Granbury Dental Center care about the health of our Granbury patients and that’s why we want to provide you with useful knowledge about how to care for a baby that needs teething relief. It’s no secret that new parents have a lot on their plate, so Drs. Jeff Buske want to remind you that amidst the chaos of a brand new child, it is important to take care of yourself as well. Your baby will benefit from it!
Since your baby won’t need to see Dr. Buske until most of their tiny new teeth have erupted (around three years old), they are counting on you to maintain their dental care. However, you don’t have to go it alone! Granbury Dental Center wants all Granbury babies to have healthy mouths, so please call us, and Drs. Jeff Buske will help you with any questions or concerns.
Teething Explained
As your infant grows and develops, their baby teeth will erupt (come up through the gums). This is a necessary part of every baby’s life, but it is very uncomfortable for the baby and usually results in plenty of crying. The reason teething causes so much grief is that there is no definitive cure, and many parents (especially new parents) may not know how to provide teething relief to their baby through this process. The best thing you can do is learn about teething and understand that every baby will face different challenges as their teeth grow in.
When does teething start?
Technically, teeth are under construction in their little jawbones long before your baby is even born. At about 12 weeks, those teeth will begin their journey through the gums, but that’s just the beginning. It will take about twice that much time before you actually see the teeth erupt. Keep an eye on your infant’s lower gums, as the first teeth to emerge are the two bottom front teeth. This usually happens when the baby is between six and nine months old, but there is no cause for concern if you don’t see mini teeth popping up right away.
When can you expect to see a nice toothy smile from your child? Once your baby has reached three years of age, you should be able to see all 20 of their baby teeth.
How to ease the process
First of all, Drs. Jeff Buske want every parent to know that no matter what you may read or hear, there is no cure for teething. In fact, it is incorrect to think of teething as a disease, because it is a perfectly natural (and very important) part of a baby’s development.
That being said, it is bound to be a painful ordeal for baby and parents alike. So how can you get through it? Here are some tips for taking the bite out of teething:
Teething is rough for everyone, but if you use these tips, your baby will come out of it stronger than ever!
As always, feel free to call us at Granbury Dental Center with any questions. We are happy to help!
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