Why is my 11 month old sons gum black?
Teething Is a bit of a Mystery, but We All Survive Much parental excitement and rejoicing occur when a baby gets his/her first tooth. After all, teething is an event that has been eagerly anticipated by both parent and child, and has always been considered an important milestone in an infant’s first year. Since the time of Hippocrates, teething has been the subject of much debate and interest. Over the years, the advice shared from generation to generation has produced an extensive folklore of information and misinformation on tooth eruption. One this is sure, when it comes to teething, nothing is certain, and every baby is different. Some babies are born with teeth, while others are toothless as they dig into their first birthday cake. No one can prove or disprove whether teething really causes an infant to have symptoms. Scientific studies are impossible to do. While there will probably always be mystery and debate about teething, there are some facts we do know. A baby will typicall
