My son is 2 months old. Could he be teething?

Question

My son is 2 months old. He's got a little white speck on his gum. It's over to the right, Where our canine teeth are located. I thought normally the first teeth came in in the very middle. He's very cranky lately. Could he be teething?

Answer 1

It's probably not teething. That is very early, and you're right -- the lower middle teeth typically come in first. Is he drooling a lot? That's usually a reliable sign of teething.

Any other reason he could be cranky? Gas? Constipation? Lack of sleep? Growth spurt? I think I recall my son being a little cranky about that age...it was about the time he was awake a lot more during the day but didn't really know what to do with himself.

Here's more info on teething:

One in 2000 babies are actually born with a small baby tooth or two.

The lower central incisor tooth may start emerging as early as 3 months in an early developer, though some late developing babies may not show any signs of teething until they're nearly a year old.

Most babies start teething at around 6 months old - about the time they start getting solid baby food in their diets. Premature babies may be a few months behind the rest in teething.

Your baby's teething timetable

6 to 12 months - lower two incisors or front teeth, followed by the upper two incisors or front teeth;

9 to 16 months - two more incisors break through, top and bottom;

12 to 18 months - the first back molars emerge;

18 to 24 months - the canine teeth start to appear between the molars and incisors;

Finally, the second molar teeth break through in the lower and upper back of the mouth.

During the earliest stages of teething, babies will often chew on fingers or any objects and dribble a lot. You may want to keep a clean bib handy to gently dab your baby's mouth and chin dry.

Answer 2

Teething is something that happens at a different time for each child. My daughter has her first tooth coming out at 4 months, but some children get their first tooth after their first birthday and some are born with a tooth or two. So it is possible.
A good idea is to actually touch the "tooth." If it's hard and seems to help your baby feel better any bit, it probably is a tooth. If it makes him more unhappy and is rough, but not hard, it's a sore (most likely thrush). If it really is just some food/spit-up, then it'll just wipe away.
The most common signs of teething are increased drooling, gumming on things even while full, and increased fussiness. Though each of these are signs of many other things too. For my daughter, she started having super crying fits at bedtime right before her first tooth broke through. After a day or two from there, she calmed down to her usual self, plus lots of slobber and gnawing.

Answer 3

He could very well be teething - when they say about 6 mths for the first teeth that is just an avg. Every baby is different. My 11mth old has 8 teeth with 2 more coming through, while a friend's 10mth old has 2 with no others in sight. For which ones come in, that depends too!

I really dont know anything about thrush but here's a list of Symptoms:
Thrush looks as if patches of milk scum were stuck to the cheeks and tongue and roof of the mouth, but unlike scum, it does not wipe off easily. If you do rub it off, the underlying skin bleeds slightly and looks inflamed. Thrush usually makes babies' mouths sore. They show the discomfort when they are trying to nurse.


If it isnt that, then no worries. He's teething, and giving things to bite on helps ease the discomfort

Answer 4

It is very possible. My niece was literally born with a tooth (already partly out). Her daughter cut her first tooth at 2 months old. They say most children don't teeth until 6 months but believe me it does happen sooner for some. She is 7 months old right now and has 6 teeth and cutting 2 more. My brothers son is 9 months old and only has 3 and another of my nieces is 1 yr old and just cut her first 2 teeth. So every child is different but I wouldn't be surprised if your child has his first tooth within a month.

Answer 5

No he isn't too young. The two upper and the two lower teeth are usually first and start emerging at about 4 months. I gave my babies frozen clean wash rags to chew on it helps ease the pain and helps the teeth work through the gums. Just wet the rags down and wring out most of the water then put them in a baggie , in the freezer. It is not uncommon for the baby to have a slight fever and a little a loose stool, when they are teething so watch for those. Children's Tylenol, will help with those symptoms. He is starting to grow up Mom ! :)

Answer 6

It is possible. My son got his first teeth at 2.5 months. Heck, I was born with 4 teeth.

You may have a little wait, yet. Something I did that worked for all 3 of mine when teething, I let them chew on a wet toothbrush. It helped with the pain and itching of the gums. I had to use very little gel.

Answer 7

This doesnt sound like teething. The first teeth to come in are on the bottom and typically teething begins at 4 months (may be sooner may be later, every baby is different) Sounds like a sore of some sort.
I would recommend taking your baby to the doctor.

Answer 8

Yes he could be, b/c my son started teething at 2 months had 2 teeth by 4 months and now has a full mouth at 14 months every baby is different. some babies are born with teeth !!!

Answer 9

He could be, some babies teeth earlier than the average... and yes, you're right -- normally, babies get their front two teeth first, but not always.

My son's first two teeth to come in were the two teeth that are right next to the front teeth. It was a pretty funny sight. He looked like a little vampire.

Answer 10

It's a little early, but still possible. Try slicing an uncooked frozen toaster waffle into small strips (about 2 holes wide) and holding it in his mouth to "chew" or "gum" on. The waffle is soft enough that it will dissolve as it thaws and not choke him, but the coldness and hardness of the frozen waffle with help him work it out. You can also try over-the-counter teething gels -- look for ones in the baby department meant for babies. Or a small dose of tylenol for pain, ask your doctor for the correct dose. Or the old wives' tale remedy my mother gave me was to dampen your finger with whiskey and rub it on their gums -- not enough alcohol to damage the baby, but enough to numb the pain. I tried it and my children didn't like the flavor, so I went with the frozen waffle.