{"id":119,"date":"2025-08-16T10:56:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T09:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.childrensdentistlondon.co.uk\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2025-08-28T09:34:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T08:34:44","slug":"teething-101-what-to-expect-and-how-to-help-your-bab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.childrensdentistlondon.co.uk\/blog\/teething-101-what-to-expect-and-how-to-help-your-bab\/","title":{"rendered":"Teething 101: What to Expect and How to Help Your Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>Teething is a major milestone for your baby \u2014 but it often comes with discomfort and sleepless nights. At <strong>Children\u2019s Dentist London<\/strong>, we support parents through every stage of their child\u2019s oral health. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about teething, based on <strong>UK professional guidance<\/strong>, including <strong>BSPD-aligned recommendations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>When Does Teething Start?<\/h2>\n<p>Most babies begin teething between <strong>4 to 7 months old<\/strong>. The first teeth to appear are usually the <strong>lower front incisors<\/strong>, followed by the upper front teeth. By the age of 3, most children will have their full set of <strong>20 primary teeth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Teething Timeline:<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Age Range<\/th>\n<th>Teeth Erupting<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>6\u201310 months<\/td>\n<td>Lower central incisors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8\u201312 months<\/td>\n<td>Upper central incisors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9\u201316 months<\/td>\n<td>Lateral incisors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13\u201319 months<\/td>\n<td>First molars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16\u201323 months<\/td>\n<td>Canines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>23\u201333 months<\/td>\n<td>Second molars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Common Signs of Teething<\/h2>\n<p>While teething symptoms vary, common signs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excessive <strong>drooling<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Red or <strong>swollen gums<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Chewing on hands or toys<\/li>\n<li>Irritability or restlessness<\/li>\n<li>Disrupted sleep patterns<\/li>\n<li>Reduced appetite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Not teething signs:<\/strong> Fever, diarrhoea, rash, or vomiting are <strong>not caused by teething<\/strong>. If your child shows these symptoms, contact your GP.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Safely Soothe Teething Pain<\/h2>\n<p>According to evidence-based guidance (SDCEP, MHRA, BSPD-aligned), the following methods are <strong>safe and effective<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3>\u2705 Recommended Remedies:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chilled teething rings<\/strong> (never frozen)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cold wet flannel<\/strong> or clean cloth for gum rubbing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gently massaging gums<\/strong> with a clean finger<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chilled fruit<\/strong> (if weaning has begun; supervise carefully)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paracetamol<\/strong> (for babies 3+ months, follow age-appropriate dosage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Always consult a healthcare professional before using medicines.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>When to Visit the Dentist<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD)<\/strong> recommends a child\u2019s first dental visit by <strong>age 1<\/strong>, or within <strong>6 months of the first tooth erupting<\/strong>. This early check-up helps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prevent early childhood tooth decay<\/li>\n<li>Get personalised advice on brushing and diet<\/li>\n<li>Build a positive relationship with the dentist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd At Children\u2019s Dentist London, we specialise in gentle, child-friendly care to ensure little ones feel safe and happy during visits.<\/p>\n<h2>Summary: Safe Teething Support for Parents<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Do This<\/th>\n<th>Avoid This<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Cold teething rings<\/td>\n<td>Teething necklaces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gum massage<\/td>\n<td>Gels with benzocaine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pain relief (paracetamol)<\/td>\n<td>Frozen toys or hard items<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>See a dentist by age 1<\/td>\n<td>Ignoring fever\/rashes (seek medical help)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcde Need Support? Book a Dental Check for Your Baby<\/h2>\n<p>Worried about teething, or unsure if your child\u2019s teeth are coming in properly? Our friendly team is here to help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensdentistlondon.co.uk\/contact-us\">Book your baby\u2019s first dental check-up<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teething is a major milestone for your baby \u2014 but it often comes with discomfort and sleepless nights. At Children\u2019s Dentist London, we support parents through every stage of their child\u2019s oral health. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about teething, based on UK professional guidance, including BSPD-aligned recommendations. When Does Teething Start? 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