Teething is when your baby starts to get teeth, and the discomfort can affect your baby’s mood and behaviors. In this video, learn the most common signs of teething in babies.
You can read more about how long teething lasts, how to soothe your baby while they’re teething, and how to care for your baby’s teeth here.
References
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. (n.d.). Little teeth truths: What can I expect during my child’s first visit to the pediatric dentist?
Macknin, M. L., et al. (2000). Symptoms associated with infant teething: A prospective study. Pediatrics.
MedlinePlus. (2022). Teething symptoms.
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Marisa Taylor KarasMarisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAPKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.
