Patient's question:
My friend's baby just born looks quite chubby. When he was first born, they didn't notice him having a small tooth in his mouth. Today, while feeding him, he bit my friend, and it hurt. At that moment, my friend realized he had a tiny tooth. I want to ask, what is the reason for babies teething?Doctor's answer:
The condition of a baby teething is usually referred to as "milk teeth," where 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; there is no need to worry. It typically disappears after a few months. This is caused by the accumulation of epithelial cells or swelling due to retention of mucous gland fluid, commonly known as "milk teeth." It is a normal phenomenon and will naturally disappear within a few weeks or months.