Kids Dental Center specializes in pediatric dentistry, a field focused entirely on oral health in infancy and childhood. Board-certified children’s dentist Dr. Bosede Adeniji is known for her gentle, supportive care for both kids and their parents.
This specialized support makes the infant oral care process far easier and smoother. Some simple tips to follow at home are an easy way to start.
Most babies begin teething between 6 and 12 months, although some children may start earlier or later. Every child develops at their own pace, so slight variations are completely normal.
In most cases, the two teeth in the middle of the bottom row (the lower central incisors) erupt first. The remaining teeth come in gradually over the next few years.
A typical teething timeline looks like this:
By around age 3, most children have all 20 primary teeth.
Teething can cause a variety of symptoms, and some babies experience more discomfort than others. Parents often notice several common signs when new teeth are beginning to erupt.
These may include:
While mild discomfort is a normal part of teething (and something you can manage), symptoms such as a high fever or prolonged irritability aren’t usually teething-related, so it’s important to check with your child’s doctor if those issues appear.
Fortunately, there are several safe and simple ways to help ease your baby’s discomfort during teething. Dentists are the go-to experts when it comes to tooth eruption and loss, and pediatric-specialized dentists like Dr. Adeniji have unique insight into this because their focus is exclusively on children’s oral health needs.
Some of the simple yet effective tips Dr. Adeniji and our team at Kids Dental Center may recommend include:
If your child is eating solid foods, we may also recommend teething-safe foods. In general, cool temperatures are soothing for sore gums, and this also applies to foods. Options like cold yogurt and chilled mashed fruits can be good options for teething babies.
Never use teething necklaces, numbing gels containing benzocaine, or any alcohol-based home remedy without checking with Dr. Adeniji first. We recommend only the safest, gentlest methods to manage teething.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children visit the dentist within six months of their first tooth breaking through, or no later than 12 months of age.
Studies show that preventive oral health care early in life reduces tooth decay and lowers the risk of invasive, complex dental care as children grow.
Combining these smart teething tips with expert pediatric dental care at Kids Dental Center can place your child on the path to a bright, healthy smile while keeping them comfortable as new teeth grow in.
Call Kids Dental Center at 301-345-2881 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Adeniji today.
