{"id":351,"date":"2020-09-23T06:53:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T06:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/?p=351"},"modified":"2020-09-23T06:53:57","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T06:53:57","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-my-baby-is-teething","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/how-do-i-know-if-my-baby-is-teething\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Know If My Baby Is Teething?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Babies cry. Sometimes there seems to be no reason, and sometimes it is more obvious. Everyone is aware of the fact that babies are loud creatures – but how do you know if said crying is caused by teething? As a new parent, having an excuse for your baby\u2019s incessant crying can be a comforting thing (despite the fact that the crying can be, well, incessant!)<\/p>\n

To know that the crying is caused by teething can be a comfort – at least it is something you can try to fix, and you know that your little one is not actually poorly.<\/p>\n

How do I know if my baby is teething?<\/h2>\n

Each child will show different signs when teething, but there are a few tell tale signs:<\/p>\n

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  1. Babies, especially the younger ones, can dribble a lot when they are teething. This can cause a facial rash, which is painful as well at the teething, and is a give away sign.<\/li>\n
  2. Gnawing and chewing on things. If your baby is more than usually keen on putting things in their mouths, or biting on their hands, then you might suspect teeth coming through.<\/li>\n
  3. A tooth visible beneath the gum line. If you can get a good look at your little one\u2019s gums, you may see redness, swelling, or even a white line which is the tooth starting to poke through.<\/li>\n
  4. Rubbing the ear. Teething pain can cause earache in children, so a child that is showing signs of having a painful ear may actually have painful teeth.<\/li>\n
  5. A flushed cheek. Especially if a cheek is bright red on one side, this can be a teething sign.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Unusual Signs of teething<\/h2>\n

    Usually, teething occurs between 6 months and two years of age – some children start earlier, while some others take even longer to get all their teeth in. Often it is easy to know when your baby is teething, but sometimes the symptoms can be more confusing.<\/p>\n