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Teething
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Tooth Anatomy
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The structure of the tooth includes dentin, pulp and other tissues, blood vessels and nerves imbedded in the bony jaw. Above the gum line, the tooth is protected by the hard enamel covering.
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Development of Baby Teeth
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Both baby teeth (deciduous or milk teeth) and permanent teeth have fairly well-defined times of eruption. The ages listed are the normal ages that a baby tooth emerges. | UPPER | ERUPTS BY | | LOWER | ERUPTS BY | | Central incisor | 8-10 Mo | | Central incisor | 6-9 Mo | | Lateral incisor | 8-10 Mo | | Lateral incisor | 15-21 Mo | | Canine (Cuspid) | 16-20 Mo | | Canine (Cuspid) | 15-21 Mo | | First molar | 15-21 Mo | | First molar | 15-21 Mo | | Second molar | 20-24 Mo | | Second molar | 20-24 Mo |
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Teething Symptoms
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Children typically begin to erupt a tooth between the 6th and 8th month of life. Signs of teething are: drooling, irritability, gum swelling and sensitivity, sleeping problems, refusing food, the urge to bite on hard objects and possibly a low grade fever. The discomfort that results from teething is due to the pressure exerted on the tissue in the mouth, called the periodontal membrane, as the teeth erupt.
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Review Date : 4/25/2003
Reviewed By : Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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