In addition, the baby may show loss of appetite, restless sleep, and a tendency to nibble on anything that comes his way.
The eruption of the first teeth can have a different rhythm, independent of development. Usually, however, the sequence in which they emerge is the same for all children: first the incisors, then the first molars (around the first year of age) , the canines and, finally, the last molars (around 2-3 years). In total, there are twenty milk teeth: ten upper and ten lower.
Usually, to relieve the pain associated with the eruption of the first teeth, small tricks are enough, such as, for example, massaging the red and painful part with clean fingers or with a sterile gauze soaked in cold water.
If the appearance of the first teeth is a cause for concern or doubts for parents, it is good to rely on the instructions of the pediatrician, who will also be able to recommend the best strategies to prevent "bottle caries".
to develop and grow during the life of every human being.
In the newborn, these begin to appear already around the 4th-6th month of life; by the age of two, the dentition will be complete.
