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Got a teething toddler on your hands?

Ouch for both of you.

teething toddler

Luckily, there are plenty of ways you could help ease the aches.

When does toddler teething typically happen?

Baby teethusually start appearing during the first year.

teething toddler

When that first tooth appears, it’s time tostart brushing.

16 to 23 months

Here come your toddler’s pointy fang teeth!

The canines (also called the cuspids) are located between the lateral incisors and the first toddler molars.

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Usually, the upper canines turn up a few months before the lower ones do.

When will thosebaby teeth fall out?

Most kids lose their first baby tooth around the age of 6.

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The earlier the teeth come in, the earlier they may fall out and vice versa.

Others, however, won’t be so lucky.

The upper second molars usually develop anywhere from 25 months to 33 months.

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Will my toddler also get 3-year molars and if so when?

Still, every child is different, and some babies' teeth appear later or sooner than expected.

If your child doesn’t have molars by the age of 3, bring it up to your doctor.

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What can you do for toddler teething relief?

What should you do if your toddler is grinding her teeth?

If you’re still concerned about toddler teeth grinding, talk to your child’s dentist.

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Remember that children shouldn’t swallow too much toothpaste.

As soon as your baby develops teeth, she can also develop cavities.

And above all else, just hang in there.

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