Possibly teething?

Question

Baby has been super fussy around bedtime lately, super slobbery and constantly gnawing on her hands. Could she be teething already? I wouldn't expect these ones to be the first to come in??

Answer

My mom is a dental hygentist and has helped me a lot with this question! My daughter started drooling a ton at 2 months. My mom explained that around then the salivary glands kick in but they can't really swallow yet, thus the drooling. Then around 4 months she started chewing on things and getting fussy. I took her to my mom because I didn't know if she was teething or what. Mom looked and said she's in the early teething stage. She's not cutting a tooth. Her gums are just working on getting ready. Mom told me that usually the bottom middle teeth are the first to appear. She also told me most babies cut their first tooth around 6-8months and that early tethers are around 4 months. She said when the teeth actually start coming in that the gums will get red and enflamed looking and you'll be able to feel a difference. Hope this helps!

Answer

How old is she

Possibly teething?

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