{"id":142,"date":"2018-02-20T16:11:34","date_gmt":"2018-02-20T16:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=142"},"modified":"2025-07-02T20:40:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:40:00","slug":"family-dentist-in-williamstown-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/family-dentist-in-williamstown-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Family Dentist Discusses Baby\u2019s First Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_106722352-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"teething baby\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_106722352-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_106722352-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_106722352-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As a parent, you watch with joy as your child grows up at an amazingly fast rate. It seems like one day they\u2019re a newborn, and the next they\u2019re asking to borrow your car keys. In between, you\u2019ll have lots of precious moments to savor \u2014 and, of course, some challenges. One of the first challenges you\u2019ll face is when your little one starts teething. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">family dentist in Williamstown<\/a> is here to talk about this important milestone.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>When Do Babies Start Teething?<\/h2>\n<p>The average age for babies\u2019 first teeth to erupt is between five and seven months. However, if your child starts teething before that or after that, don\u2019t be alarmed. A child may be as young as one month or as old as 18 months when that first little pearly white makes its debut. If you have a little princess, she\u2019ll probably grow teeth a bit earlier than if she were a little prince.<\/p>\n<p>Before any teeth are visible, you\u2019ll start to notice the symptoms of teething in your baby. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Swollen, bulging gums<\/li>\n<li>Congestion<\/li>\n<li>Irritability<\/li>\n<li>Trouble sleeping<\/li>\n<li>The tendency to try to suck or chew on anything<\/li>\n<li>Rubbing their face<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you suspect your baby\u2019s teeth are about to show up, keep an eye on the front lower portion of their gums \u2014 that\u2019s where the first little chompers usually appear.<\/p>\n<p>But what if your child reaches 18 months of age and there are still no signs that teeth are on their way? Then you may need to schedule an appointment with your Williamstown dentist for your little one. X-rays may reveal if there are any problems that are hindering the teeth from appearing.<\/p>\n<h2>Helping Your Baby Through Teething<\/h2>\n<p>Growing teeth can be an uncomfortable process for your baby, but there are some things you can do to mitigate their discomfort:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Massage their gums using a finger or moist gauze pad. The pressure might ease some of your child\u2019s pain.<\/li>\n<li>Give your baby a chilled teething ring; the cold temperature may sooth their gums. Just be sure that you don\u2019t freeze the teething ring because you don\u2019t want it to become so hard that it could bruise your child\u2019s gums.<\/li>\n<li>Give your child a mild painkiller. You may be able to pick up some acetaminophen or ibuprofen in a dose that is safe for your little one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Caring for Baby\u2019s First Teeth<\/h2>\n<p>When you see that first tooth, it\u2019s time to get your little one into a good oral hygiene routine. Brush the tooth gently twice a day and do your best not to give your child a lot of sugary snacks or drinks that could cause the tooth to decay. You should also schedule your child\u2019s first dental visit so a professional can take a look and make sure that all is well with Baby\u2019s changing smile.<\/p>\n<p>Teething can be an exciting and challenging time for parents and children alike. We hope that your baby breezes through this stage and grows a healthy, strong set of pearly whites!<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Dentist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wael Kassem is your family friendly dentist in Williamstown. He enjoys treating patients of all ages, including small children. If it\u2019s time for your baby\u2019s checkup or you have concerns about their first teeth, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/contact.html\">contact our office<\/a> at 856-818-9998.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, you watch with joy as your child grows up at an amazingly fast rate. It seems like one day they\u2019re a newborn, and the next they\u2019re asking to borrow your car keys. In between, you\u2019ll have lots of precious moments to savor \u2014 and, of course, some challenges. 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