After every feeding, wipe the infant's gums and teeth with a damp cloth or gauze pad. As a baby grows older, never put them to bed with a bottle of formula, milk, sugar water or fruit juice. The liquid can pool in the child's mouth and over time can cause serious decay. Just because baby teeth will fall out is no reason to allow your baby's teeth to become decayed or mouth to become infected. The baby teeth hold the spaces for the permanent teeth, and healthy baby teeth can help children chew, speak, and feel better.
Teething occurs around six months.
Some teething children may have sore or tender gums. You can run your child's gums with a cool spoon, clean finger, or wet gauze pad to relieve pain, or give the child a teething ring. Fever is not normal for a teething baby. If a fever occurs during teething, consult your physician. The American Dental Association advises parents to take their child to see a dentist by their first birthday.