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Is Teeth Coming Through Gums Normal For Infant?

my 3 month old daughter just started teething yesterday and when I went to feel the teeth it seemed as if they were coming THROUGH the gums rather than how they would normaly come in.....I felt sharpness and they also LOOK like they are coming through the gums. Should I be concerned or is it normal?
Fri, 25 Nov 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain yes, it is true that teeth erupts through the gums by tearing the gums and when the teeth break through the bone they appear directly under the gums and can appear as harp protrusion under the gums..

Nothing to worry about it as it is completely normal..

It can however cause soreness and slight swelling of the gums and in that case you can do cool compresses over the gums..

In case of any doubt further you can send images of the area where teeth are erupting by going to my profile and click on "Ask me a question" so that I can guide you better..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Is Teeth Coming Through Gums Normal For Infant?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain yes, it is true that teeth erupts through the gums by tearing the gums and when the teeth break through the bone they appear directly under the gums and can appear as harp protrusion under the gums.. Nothing to worry about it as it is completely normal.. It can however cause soreness and slight swelling of the gums and in that case you can do cool compresses over the gums.. In case of any doubt further you can send images of the area where teeth are erupting by going to my profile and click on Ask me a question so that I can guide you better.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.