Patient's question:
My friend's baby just born looks quite chubby. When he was born, they didn't notice him having a small tooth in his mouth. Today, while feeding him, he bit my friend, and it hurt. My friend then realized he had a tiny tooth. I want to ask, what happens when babies get their teeth?Doctor's answer:
The condition of a baby teething is usually referred to as "milk teeth." Small, yellowish-white, sesame-sized bumps can often be seen along the gum line or on the roof of the baby's mouth. Teething in babies is not necessarily pathological. Don't worry. It typically disappears within a few months. This is caused by the accumulation of epithelial cells or swelling due to retention of mucous glands. It is commonly known as "milk teeth." This is a normal phenomenon and will naturally disappear within a few weeks or months.