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How to care for baby’s first teeth

How to care for baby’s first teeth

Start oral care before the first tooth Oral hygiene can begin during the newborn period. Once or twice a day, gently wipe the baby’s gums with a clean, damp gauze pad or soft cloth. This removes milk residue, lets the baby become accustomed to mouth care, and gives the caregiver an opportunity to notice changes […]

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When to call doctor for teething

When to call doctor for teething

Why teething can be confusing Teething usually begins during infancy, although the timing varies widely. Some babies cut their first tooth around 6 months, while others start earlier or later. The discomfort comes from tooth movement through the gums and local inflammation around the eruption site. This may lead to drooling, chewing behavior, swollen or […]

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Can teething cause fever

Can teething cause fever

Teething and true fever Teething is the normal eruption of primary teeth through the gums, usually beginning around the second half of the first year of life, though the timeline varies. The process can inflame the gum tissue locally, making it tender, swollen, and more sensitive to pressure. That local discomfort explains why babies may […]

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Teething and fever myths

Teething and fever myths

Why teething gets blamed for fever Teething usually begins around the second half of infancy, though timing varies widely. This is also when babies are mouthing objects, exploring more environments, meeting other children, and gradually losing some maternally transferred antibodies. In practical terms, tooth eruption and viral infections often occur in the same months. When […]

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