but ive read that the first teeth are either the bottom front teeth or the top front teeth this bump is the second to front on the left. could this be a tooth?
2007-03-04 12:03:04 · 10 answers · asked by Ancokely 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I don't think so. Rub your finger along the gum, it should feel like and have the shape of a tooth coming in. I think what you are describing are called Epsteins Pearls. These are harmless little white fluid filled bumps that appear on babies gums. These will go away on their own and don't cause any discomfort for the baby. You should be having the 4 month well visit soon, make sure you have the doctor take a look at it.
My son had the same thing.
EDIT: here's a link that will tell you more:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001603.htm
2007-03-04 12:49:45 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy...LT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First teeth are usually front teeth, but not always. Lots of babies get the teeth next to the middle ones first. So I think it's probably a tooth. Hopefully your baby will get the teething out of the way faster if they already are getting a tooth at 4 months. My 6 month old doesn't have any, and my son didn't get any until 10 months.
2007-03-04 12:09:18 · answer #2 · answered by reflux mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes the bumps are there long before the actual tooth comes in. Even though most babies get their front teeth first your baby may get another tooth first. Don't worry they will all come in time! Peace
2007-03-04 12:09:33 · answer #3 · answered by capegirlal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son got his two bottom teeth at 8 months and now his top tooth is coming though,,,he just turned 9 months, but your baby could have teeth!!!! babies can even be born with teeth, i've heard!!! Get out the camera!!
2007-03-04 12:15:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be surprised if it wasn't a tooth. Most babies won't get teeth until at least 6 months but some can get teeth as early as 3 months. If your baby is extra drooly and fussy (even though with my baby I had no idea he was getting teeth untl they were out because he didn't fuss) then you should have a baby with some shiny new teeth soon!
2007-03-04 12:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 5 month has them too & I assumed that they were just tooth buds. She seems to teeth more in the front rather than off to the side.
If you want a clear answer, call your child's dentist (or any dentist, really...)
2007-03-04 12:08:01 · answer #6 · answered by Samantha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep its a tooth, but it dsnt mean it will definatly come thru this time. they move up and down alot my bub statred teething and had some of these at 3 1/2 mnths old but didnt get his first tooth till he was exactly 6 mnths old.
2007-03-04 12:13:22 · answer #7 · answered by angie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, it's a tooth.
2007-03-04 12:07:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes! Be careful when you stick your finger in there though! :)
2007-03-04 12:11:30 · answer #9 · answered by ashley_david_ny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uuhh, yea
2007-03-04 12:25:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋