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The upper and lower incisors
come in first.
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The upper lateral incisors
come in a few months later
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Shortly after that the lower
lateral incisors will come in.
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The top and bottom molars
are usually next at around 18
months
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The cuspids or eyeteeth
follow soon after the molars
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At age two to two and a half
you will see the second set of
molars.
This order can vary and it really
isn't that important. Occasionally a
baby will not get an entire set of
baby teeth. If you baby does not
have 20 teeth by the age of three
you should take him to the dentist.
About 1 in every 2000 babies are
born with two front teeth. Ask your
doctor if you should consult a
pediatric dentist if this happens.
If you intent to breastfeed,
these teeth may pose a problem. Ask
for advice while you are still in
the hospital. There are many good
support groups for nursing mothers
that will be able to help you with
this situation.
Signs that teeth are trying to
break through:
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Increases fussiness
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Nighttime crying
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Clingy behavior
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Excessive dribbling and
drooling
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Chewing on fingers or other
objects
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Swollen, red gums
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Increased demand to feed
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Rejection of bottle or
breasts
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Poor appetite
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Interrupted sleep
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