Infants express themselves by crying and fussing, and as parents, our job is to decipher the cries and meet our baby's needs. However, what happens when we don't know the reason our babies are crying? Usually, at around the three-month mark, we start to attribute teething as the reason our babies become fussy. Yet, how do we tell if our babies are teething?

It often seems that parents prepare for their little one’s first teeth from the moment their children are born. It’s common to see baby registries with requests for teething gels, teethers, and cute little toothbrushes. In fact, the first tooth is often a celebrated milestone for many parents. This poses the question, when do baby teeth come in? Can one be too early or too late in getting their teeth?

The composition of breast milk is unique and complex and contains naturally-occurring fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and sugars that are crucial for developing an infant. Studies show that breast milk alone does not cause cavities. At around the six-month mark, when a baby starts with solids, they start developing plaque on their teeth. This plaque activates the bacteria in an infant's mouth, resulting in cavities.

We receive a lot of conflicting advice about how to care for our baby, teeth included. This article outlines the measures you should take to help your baby deal with the discomfort of teething, when to start brushing, and when to visit your pediatric dentist.