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Updated May 2022<\/p>

So, you finally feel less zombie like, you\u2019re starting to get baby into more of a routine, perhaps started weaning, and then BAM – here comes a tooth!<\/p>

Some little ones are born with a tooth (or teeth) already in situ, but more often, teeth begin to appear around 6 months when the first lower incisor appears in the middle. Between this and around 2 \u00bd-3 years your little one will get all 20 of their baby (primary or deciduous) teeth. As soon as a tooth erupts, it\u2019s time to begin brushing- even if it isn\u2019t all the way through. You may start to clean your baby\u2019s gums<\/a> before any teeth appear to ensure a healthy environment in the mouth. Brush last thing at night and one other time every day. Use a small headed toothbrush and a smear of toothpaste containing no less than 1000ppm fluoride.<\/p>

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The lower front teeth are the first to erupt into the mouth. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Upper baby teeth <\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Lower baby teeth<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>

Teething is a natural process and while some children take it in their stride, others appear restless, sore and miserable.  For those of us who have experienced a little one teething, we know it can appear to result in fussiness, increased crying and sleepless nights. <\/p>

Below are signs that your baby may be teething:<\/p>