I expected that the first thing we would see is the top of the teeth when they punctured her gums. In our case, nothing has punctured the skin on her gums but we literally can see (presumably the front of) what appears to be her lower, front two teeth - through a thin layer of skin.
2006-12-26 03:47:14 · 9 answers · asked by James R. Reed, II 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
This is normal. The teeth are making there way up and the worst is about too be over. It takes time for the teeth to break the surface. It doesnt just happen. Its a slow process. My daughters front two teeth look the same way. Your baby is probably feeling alot of pressure because they are almost through. You can let them chew on a frozen waffle or bagel and you can also gently massage the gums with a baby toothbrush or your finger to ease the pressure and help them through. Shouldnt be long now
2006-12-26 03:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely normal! My daughter's 2 front bottom ones showed through the front of her gums at 3 months! The first one didn't cut through the gums until she was 8 months old. She is now 9 months and the other one just cut through the other day. Teething sucks! Keep lots of teethers and cold cloths, and Infant Tylenol and Motrin handy. Poor little things! They say that if we had to teeth as adults we wouldn't be able to handle the pain. Good luck!
2006-12-26 08:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by __Geri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought we would only see the top of the teeth, too. But seeing the side of the teeth through the gums is perfectly normal.
2006-12-26 03:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by Wiccan~Momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the skin just gets almost transparent with the stress.
Also check out your own front teeth, there is gum lower behind the front teeth than in the front.
I had the same thing happen and it freaked me out too! But his top teeth are just fine!
2006-12-26 03:57:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very normal. You can see them because the skin is thin and the teeth are about to break thru.
2006-12-26 03:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by reptmd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't freak out, it's very normal.......think about it, you can see the veins in your gums through that very same layer of then skin....just make sure the baby is comfortable...hard things to chew on.....wet towels are great too.......
2006-12-26 03:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is normal. I saw that in both of my children before their teeth actually broke through.
2006-12-26 03:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by Duckie314 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, that is totally normal. be excited! new teetheys! :) Keep infant tylenol around just in case.
2006-12-26 03:56:12 · answer #8 · answered by honeyc73 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep it is normal. Soon it will be CHOW time.
2006-12-26 03:55:53 · answer #9 · answered by Grace St. Andrew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋