Baby Teething at Eight Months

Most babies get their first tooth at around six months of age, although the beginning if teething is normal between zero to twelve months. It is possible that a few days before the tooth shows up, the baby will become irritable and drool a lot. This process causes the baby to feel a burning feeling, itchy and feel bothered in general, this is why it is convenient to give the baby a biter so that he feels a little relieved and distracted. This period coincides with the time that children get sick as well such as getting diarrhea, infections etc, and this is why people associate these symptoms with teething. However these sicknesses are not part of teething, they are only due to that babies at this time put more things in their mouths. Teething is part of the growing and developing process and there is not cause for it to cause harm. Sometimes eruptions occur or blistering around the mouth, caused by an excess amount of saliva around the lips. Babies can also get a slight diarrhea or their poo might become acidier and the color of the urine might be more penetrating, due to the calcium metabolism. However, if the baby gets a high fever it will be necessary to call the pediatrician.

Believe it or not, from the moment the first tooth comes out, the baby becomes vulnerable to cavities. These come about when sweet liquids, including breast milk, adhere to the teeth creating a favorable space for the development of bacteria, which cause cavities. Most likely you will realize once it is too late though. If you see a brownish color or black spots on the baby’s teeth or if you see little holes on the surface, you will need to take the baby to the dentist.