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Teething

Teething is a process where the baby's tooth starts erupting. It often starts from 6 months and completes at 24 months of age. The symptoms of teething are irritability, tender and swollen gums, and excessive drooling. A teething baby is soothed by placing a cold pacifier or refrigerated teething toy in their mouth.

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My baby has reddish lumps near her front teeth. What is it?

Query: Hello doctor, My 10-month-old baby is cutting her top tooth and there are orange and red lumps above where the tooth has started to come. What are these lumps? I have attached few pictures for your reference.  Read Full »


Dr. Paras Angrish

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As your child is 10 months old, the upper teeth should have been erupted by this time. But three to six months delay is normal and it looks like your child is putting teether in his mouth and bi...  Read Full »

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