AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -During the teething period there are symptoms that include irritability, disrupted sleep, swelling or inflammation of the gums, drooling, loss of appetite, rash around the mouth, mild temperature, diarrhea, increased biting and gum-rubbing and even ear-rubbing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stage 5: (25-33 months) For some children, this is the most painful stage of teething. During this time, the large molars emerge. These are the biggest teeth, and parents may find their normal soothing techniques are no longer effective. Try different methods to soothe the toddler until something helps.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stage 1: (0-6 months) Babies are born with a full set of twenty teeth beneath the gums. Stage 2: (6 months) The first teeth to erupt are the upper and lower icisors (front teeth) Stage 3: (10-14 months) Primary Molars erupt. Stage 4: (16-22 months) Canine teeth (between incisors and molars on top and bottom) will erupt.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first back teeth (molars) typically appear at 12 to 14 months. These are the largest teeth in the mouth and can cause the most discomfort when they erupt. These are followed by the four canine teeth around 18 months and the second molars around two years of age. Keep in mind that these are just rough guidelines.

Detailed explanation-5: -Teething is normal but may be a painful experience for infants and toddlers. Too often, well-meaning parents and caregivers who want to ease a child’s pain turn to medications and products that could be harmful.