The average first baby tooth peeks through around 6 months, but first teeth may also emerge at 12 months (or even later). [2]#2 And some babies cut their first teeth very early, at around 3 or 4 ...

Your baby is drooling. Like, even more than usual. They're grabbing anything they can reach to rub on their gums. They're irritable. Maybe they even have a low-grade fever. Baby's first tooth ...

Never put your baby to bed with a bottle. Take your baby to the dentist by age 1. Baby teeth are important. Healthy gums and teeth help your child speak, eat, and smile.

How and when do you begin dental hygiene? Begin brushing as soon as the first tooth appears. Use fluoride toothpaste from age 2. This helps strengthen tooth enamel, making it more resistant to decay.

Between 6 to 12 months old, when your baby gets their first tooth, start to use a small soft toothbrush to clean their tooth/teeth and gums. Do this twice a day using a rice-sized smear of toothpaste.