When do babies get teeth?Babies usually start teething between 4 and 10 months after birth and the duration of tooth growth varies from person to person. The order of eruption of milk teeth is usually earlier in the lower jaw than in the upper jaw, gradually erupting from front to back. The first milk teeth to erupt are the two middle incisors in the middle of the lower jaw, followed by the middle incisors in the upper jaw, then the lateral incisors in the lower and upper jaws, the first milk molar, the baby tooth, and the second milk molar. By about two and a half years of age, all milk teeth can be fully grown.

The timing of teething in infants is influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, endocrine disruption, lifestyle habits and diet. Some infants may start teething at around 4 months, while others may not start until around 10 months. However, if an infant is over 1 year old and still has no teeth erupting, it is advisable to seek medical help to rule out other systemic or localized diseases.

The process of teething in infants may be accompanied by some discomforts such as inflammation, swelling, and pain in the gums, and infants may engage in biting behavior. To ease the discomfort of teething in infants, parents can offer them some hard foods or specially designed chewing gums to chew on to help relieve the pressure on the gums.