My son's 3 mos old & cutting his very back jaw teeth(molars) should i take him 2 a Dr. these are his 1st teeth

Question

I'm not sure if this is normal. i haven't heard of another baby that cut his molars first. These are at the very back at the very end of his gums. and he is miserable. orajel and tylenol aren't helping at all. I don't know what to do

I forgot to mention that the teething rings that i've seen are too big for him to chew on where the teeth are coming in

Yes they are really coming through u can se them and one of them has partially broken the skin. like one corner is out but the other die like just a little bit coming through

Answer 1

It's nothing to worry about at all. It is unusual, but it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with your son. It could be possible that these aren't actually his baby teeth, but things called "milk buds" that some children get before baby teeth. Usually babies have those at birth and they fall out when they get their baby teeth. Baby teeth are basically just place holders for adult teeth so having any kind of work done could possibly cause problems whenever his adult teeth come in. If you're still worried about it, just mention it to your Dr at your son's next check up. Instead of using normal teethers you may want to try to dampen a washcloth (a baby one works better than a normal sized one) and stick it in the freezer for a little bit. The washcloth can fit further back than a teether. My baby is barely a year old and already has 24 teeth.

Answer 2

I wouldn't take him to a Doctor unless he's in a great deal of pain, otherwise, although very unusual, this is the way things happen and you just need to try an relieve him of his pain as best you can (try the teething tablets available in your local supermarket, even when they're 2 these teeth are very painful for them to get). There is nothing a Dr could do to help other than tell you how unusual it is or prescribe some sort of very strong pain reliever, but most likely they won't being as he's so young. Sorry, but even though your case is very different noone can really do anything about it, some kids just develop things earlier than others. At his next checkup you could bring it up, but again, there's nothing anyone can do. Just try giving him a little bit of ice to suck on, breastfeeding (if this is your method of choice) continue with the infant tylenol or move on to infant ibuprofen. Good luck, I know what it's like.

Answer 3

My twins both started teething at 3 months. Most babies get their first teeth around 7/8 months although some will start as early as 3 months or as late as 12 months (or even earlier or later in some cases!) However, in their baby books and in What to Expect the First Year it sounds like it's most normal for the front two teeth to appear first. Both of mine started with their bottom front two.

You should probably call your pediatrician just to check. Plus, they would be able to tell you what a safe dosage of other medications are.

Good luck!

Answer 4

It would be incredibly advanced of an almost 3 month old baby to do that, I don't know where your babysitter is getting the idea that they do that... My son's 6 months, sometimes he'll hold out one arm towards who he wants to go to, and once or twice he's held out both arms, he's not at all near doing it every single time though.

Answer 5

Are they actually through the gums or just developing? Because I could feel my sons back molars getting bigger and wider but honestly once I saw what it took for his front teeth to come through I realised that the back teeth aren't really close to coming in.

However if you are concerned call your doctor.

Answer 6

This is normal, just give the child some motrin which is better than tylenol and get some ice rings for the child to chew on.

Answer 7

honestly, if he's cutting teeth you can call and ask the doc, but there's really nothing the doc can do. for relief try soaking a washcloth in cold water and putting it into the freezer for a couple of minutes or leave one in the fridge over night. It's soft and formable so you they can get it in their mouths easier than they can get those teething rings in (btw, my son is 7 months old and he still really can't fit those things in his mouth)

Answer 8

Teeth at Birth?
Soon after an infant is born, a physician or nurse practitioner thoroughly examines his or her body, including the mouth. Most of the time a baby's gums, tongue and soft palate are normally developed and ready for action. But sometimes there are harmless variations that may surprise some parents.
Epstein's pearls — These small, white, pearl-like spots appear on the roof of the mouth. These bumps are harmless and tend to disappear within a few weeks.
Bohn's nodules — These small, whitish bumps or cysts look like
Epstein's pearls, but they develop on the sides of the gum ridge rather than the roof of the mouth.
Inclusion cysts — These small bumps appear along the crest of the gum ridge. They are harmless.
Natal and neonatal teeth — Some infants are born with one or more teeth, called natal teeth. Some babies have teeth emerge into the mouth within the first 30 days of life. These are called neonatal teeth. Because these are primary (baby) teeth, not extra teeth, it is a good idea to keep them if possible. However, natal or neonatal teeth may have to be removed if they are at risk of becoming detached, interfere with feeding or significantly irritate the tongue or lip.
Caring for Your Infant's Mouth
Just because your baby doesn't have teeth yet doesn't mean that you shouldn't clean his or her mouth.
As soon as your baby is born, it is a good idea to get in the habit of cleaning his or her gums. Although there may be a little fussing at first, your infant will get used to having his or her mouth cleaned like other parts of the body. Many children grow to enjoy toothbrushing as part of their daily routine.
To clean your baby's mouth:
Lay your infant in your lap with his or her head close to your chest so you can look down directly into your child's mouth.
Clean the gums and the teeth — when they arrive — by rubbing a clean, damp, washcloth along the baby's upper and lower gums. You can also use terrycloth finger cots, which fit over the finger and are made for this purpose. They are sold in many drugstores.
Do this at least twice a day — once after breakfast and once after the last feeding of the day. You can continue using cloth or switch to a soft-bristled, infant-sized toothbrush after teeth first come into the mouth. By the time the molars (back teeth) first appear around age 1, it is best to use a toothbrush all the time.
Teething
Between 3 and 9 months, your infant's baby teeth will begin to erupt (emerge into the mouth), starting with the lower two front teeth (incisors). While the timing varies considerably among children, the order and symmetry is very predictable. After the four incisors come in on both the lower and upper jaw, the first molars erupt, followed by canines (eye teeth) and then the second molars further back in the mouth. Most children have a full set of 20 baby teeth by age 2½ or 3.
The time when a baby's primary teeth begin to emerge into the mouth can go by almost unnoticed or can be stressful for parents and children alike. Teething may make your child irritable or fussy and may cause restlessness, drooling or loss of appetite. However, teething has not been shown to be responsible for other childhood symptoms such as fever, vomiting or diarrhea.
You can ease your child's teething discomfort by:
Giving him or her a hard or frozen teething ring to chew on
Applying pressure over the gums by rubbing them with a clean finger
Using a small dab of an over-the-counter teething gel (following the manufacturer's instructions) to temporarily numb the gums Sucking Habits
It is completely normal and healthy for your baby or young child to suck on a thumb, finger or pacifier. It's not something you need to be alarmed about or discourage. Sucking is a natural reflex and something he or she did in the womb.
Children usually give up sucking habits on their own by the time they are 4 to 5 years old. If they stop the habit at this age, the shape of the jaw is usually not affected and the teeth grow in normally. However, some children find the sucking habit hard to break. Children who are still sucking on a pacifier, finger or thumb when their permanent (adult) teeth start to come in are more likely to have bite problems. Sucking can cause:

The top front teeth to slant out
The bottom front teeth to tilt in
The upper and lower jaws to be misaligned
The roof of the mouth to be narrowed

The amount of distortion caused by sucking depends on the intensity, frequency and duration, as well as the object that the child is sucking on.
To help an older child break a sucking habit, it is important to explain clearly why the habit can be harmful, to be supportive and encouraging and to provide positive acknowledgment of efforts to end the habit. If the child sucks a finger or pacifier because of a stressful situation, it can be very helpful to address the source of the stress. When needed, dentists can provide appliances that correct distortions created by the sucking habit and help the child stop the habit.
Here are a few ways parents can encourage their child to quit sucking a finger or thumb.
Use positive reinforcement.
Track progress by noting every successful day using a sticker or star on a chart.
Put an adhesive bandage (Band-Aid and other brands) on the finger as a reminder or have your child wear a mitten when sleeping.
Take the finger out of your child's mouth after he or she falls asleep.
Pacifier Tips
If your child uses a pacifier, make sure it is always used safely.
Never fasten a pacifier on a string or necklace around your child's neck; your child could accidentally be strangled.
Choose a pacifier that:
Is one piece rather than several parts
Has ventilating holes on the sides
Is large enough so that your child can't swallow it
Is made of a flexible, nontoxic material
Has a handle that is easy to grasp
Always check the pacifier before giving it to your child. Make sure there are no tears. If there are, replace it. Never dip a pacifier in honey or any other sweet substance before giving it to your baby. This could lead to serious tooth decay.


I found that my oldest like chewing on baby washcloths. Just clean, dry washcloths. Every baby is different. Just remember that teething isn't associated with fever or any other illness signs. Good luck!!!

Answer 9

Cutting molars first is definately not normal. I would take him to the doctor. Molars come in at 3yrs.

Answer 10

if he is making a lot of fuss take him to the doctor, i reccomend buying chewing toys that you put in the freezer.