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Teething

Also called: Primary Tooth Eruption, Baby Tooth Eruption

- Summary
- About teething
- Signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment and prevention
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Rafiu Ariganjoye, M.D., MBA, FAAP
Robert Daigneault, M.D

Questions for your doctor regarding teething

Preparing questions in advance can help parents have more meaningful discussions with their physicians or healthcare professionals regarding their child’s health. The following questions related to teething may be helpful:

  1. When can I expect my infant to begin teething?

  2. How will I recognize when a tooth is coming in?

  3. How long is it likely to take for all of my infant’s primary teeth to come in?

  4. Is late teething related to any developmental delays?

  5. Can teething cause my baby to have a fever?

  6. What symptoms are not normal for a teething infant?

  7. What medications are safe to give my child during teething?

  8. What do you recommend for chewing during teething?

  9. Will all my children have the same teething development?

  10. Can I continue to nurse if my child is teething?

  11. Now that my infant has teeth, what can I do to keep them healthy?

  12. How soon should I begin taking my child to the dentist?

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Review Date: 01-03-2007
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