When do babies start teething. What are common teething symptoms. How to differentiate teething from illness. What are effective remedies for teething discomfort. When to consult a pediatrician about teething concerns.

The Teething Timeline: When Do Babies Start Cutting Teeth?

Teething is a significant milestone in a baby’s development, but it can also be a challenging time for both infants and parents. Understanding the typical teething timeline can help caregivers prepare for this important phase.

Teething usually begins between 4 and 8 months of age, with the lower front teeth (central incisors) typically emerging first. However, it’s important to note that every baby is unique, and some may start teething earlier or later than this average range.

• 4-8 months: Lower central incisors
• 8-12 months: Upper central incisors
• 9-13 months: Upper and lower lateral incisors
• 13-19 months: First molars
• 16-23 months: Canine teeth
• 23-33 months: Second molars

By the time a child reaches 30-36 months of age, they should have a full set of 20 primary teeth. It’s worth noting that this timeline can vary significantly from one child to another, and delays in teething are not necessarily a cause for concern.

Common Teething Symptoms: What to Look Out For

Recognizing teething symptoms can help parents provide appropriate comfort and care for their infants. According to research published in the British Dental Journal, 70-80% of parents reported observing the following teething symptoms:

• Irritability and fussiness
• Disrupted sleep patterns
• Swollen or inflamed gums
• Increased drooling
• Decreased appetite
• Rash around the mouth
• Mild temperature increase
• Diarrhea
• Increased biting and gum-rubbing
• Ear-rubbing or pulling

It’s important to note that not all babies will experience all of these symptoms, and some may show no apparent signs of teething at all.

Why don’t all infants display teething symptoms?

The variability in teething symptoms can be attributed to several factors, including individual pain tolerance, the speed at which teeth emerge, and the potential confusion with other developmental changes occurring around the same time.

Teething vs. Illness: Distinguishing Between the Two

One of the challenges parents face is differentiating between teething symptoms and signs of illness. This confusion often arises because teething typically begins around 6 months of age, coinciding with a period of significant immune system changes in infants.

Why is teething often confused with illness?

At around 6 months, the passive immunity that babies receive from their mothers via the placenta begins to wane. Simultaneously, the infant’s own immune system is still developing, making them more susceptible to minor infections. This overlap can lead to misattribution of symptoms, with some parents mistaking signs of illness for teething, and vice versa.

This phenomenon may explain why only 70-80% of parents report teething symptoms in their infants. The remaining 20-30% might attribute these signs to minor illnesses or colds instead.

Key differences between teething and illness symptoms:

• Fever: Teething may cause a slight increase in body temperature, but a fever above 101°F (38.3°C) is likely due to illness rather than teething.
• Duration: Teething symptoms typically last for a few days around the time a tooth is emerging. Symptoms persisting for longer periods may indicate illness.
• Severity: While teething can cause discomfort, it generally doesn’t result in severe pain or distress. If your baby seems to be in significant pain, it’s best to consult a pediatrician.
• Additional symptoms: Teething doesn’t cause symptoms like congestion, cough, or vomiting. If these occur alongside other symptoms, it’s more likely to be an illness.

Soothing Strategies: How to Help Your Teething Baby

While teething can be uncomfortable for infants, there are several ways parents can help alleviate their baby’s discomfort. Here are some effective strategies for each common teething symptom:

Irritability

Irritability during teething is often caused by the discomfort of teeth breaking through the gums. The first teeth and molars are typically the most uncomfortable for babies.

How to help: Provide extra cuddles and attention. The comfort of being held and reassured can significantly help alleviate your baby’s distress. Creating a calm environment and maintaining regular routines can also help soothe an irritable teething baby.

Drooling and Skin Rashes

Excessive drooling is a common teething symptom that can lead to skin irritation around the mouth, cheeks, chin, and neck.

How to help: Keep the affected areas clean and dry by gently wiping away excess saliva regularly. Apply a mild, unscented barrier cream to protect the skin from irritation. For severe cases, consult your pediatrician about using a hydrocortisone cream.

Biting and Gnawing

Babies often seek to counteract the pressure in their gums by biting or chewing on objects.

How to help: Offer safe, chewable teething toys. Cold items can be particularly soothing – try refrigerated teething rings, chilled washcloths, or even homemade fruit popsicles (for older babies). Always supervise your baby during teething to prevent choking hazards.

Low-Grade Fever

A slight increase in body temperature (between 98-100°F or 36.6-37.8°C) can occur during teething.

How to help: Monitor your baby’s temperature closely. If it exceeds 101°F (38.3°C) or persists for more than a day, consult your pediatrician as it may indicate an illness unrelated to teething. For mild discomfort, consider using age-appropriate pain relief medication as recommended by your doctor.

When to Consult a Pediatrician: Red Flags During Teething

While teething is a normal developmental process, there are instances when professional medical advice should be sought. Here are some situations that warrant a call or visit to your pediatrician:

• Fever above 101°F (38.3°C)
• Symptoms persisting for more than 2-3 days
• Severe diarrhea or vomiting
• Signs of dehydration (dry mouth, lack of tears, fewer wet diapers)
• Unusual lethargy or unresponsiveness
• Rash that spreads beyond the face and neck area
• Refusal to eat or drink for an extended period

Remember, while teething can cause some discomfort, it shouldn’t make your baby severely ill. If you’re ever in doubt about your baby’s symptoms or overall health, it’s always best to consult with a healthcare professional.

Teething Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

There are many misconceptions surrounding teething that can lead to unnecessary worry or inappropriate treatments. Let’s address some common teething myths:

Myth: Teething causes high fevers

Fact: While teething may cause a slight increase in body temperature, high fevers (above 101°F or 38.3°C) are not a symptom of teething and likely indicate an illness that requires medical attention.

Myth: Teething causes severe diarrhea

Fact: Some babies may experience looser stools during teething due to increased saliva production, but severe or prolonged diarrhea is not a typical teething symptom and could be a sign of infection or other health issues.

Myth: Amber teething necklaces provide pain relief

Fact: There’s no scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of amber teething necklaces. Moreover, they pose a choking hazard and should be avoided.

Myth: Teething delays are a sign of developmental issues

Fact: The timing of teething can vary greatly among babies. Late teething alone is not necessarily an indicator of developmental problems. However, if you have concerns, it’s always best to discuss them with your pediatrician.

Long-Term Oral Health: Establishing Good Habits Early

While managing teething symptoms is important, it’s equally crucial to lay the foundation for long-term oral health during this period. Here are some tips for promoting good oral hygiene from an early age:

• Start cleaning your baby’s gums before teeth emerge using a soft, damp cloth or infant toothbrush.
• Once teeth appear, brush them twice daily with a small, soft-bristled toothbrush and a rice-grain sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
• Avoid putting your baby to bed with a bottle, as this can lead to tooth decay.
• Limit sugary foods and drinks, especially between meals.
• Schedule your baby’s first dental visit by their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth emerging.

By establishing these habits early, you’re setting the stage for a lifetime of good oral health for your child.

Teething and Development: Understanding the Bigger Picture

While teething is a significant milestone, it’s important to view it as part of your baby’s overall development. Here are some key points to consider:

Is teething linked to other developmental milestones?

While teething itself doesn’t directly cause other developmental changes, it often coincides with other milestones. For example, many babies start to show interest in solid foods around the same time their first teeth emerge. This is a natural progression as babies develop the ability to chew and digest a wider variety of foods.

Can teething affect sleep patterns?

Teething discomfort can sometimes disrupt sleep patterns, leading to more frequent night wakings. However, it’s important to maintain consistent sleep routines as much as possible to prevent long-term sleep issues.

Does teething impact language development?

The emergence of teeth doesn’t directly affect language development. However, as babies explore their new teeth, they may produce new sounds, which is a normal part of speech development. If you have concerns about your child’s language development, consult with your pediatrician.

Remember, every child develops at their own pace. While teething is an important milestone, it’s just one aspect of your baby’s growth and development. Celebrate each new tooth, but also enjoy all the other exciting changes happening during this time.

Your Infant is Teething: Know the Signs and Symptoms

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July 10, 2020

Teething can be a time of great frustration for caregivers, in this post I will list some of the most common symptoms, explain how they relate to teething and share some insight on how to help soothe your little one during this potentially uncomfortable time.

When Does Teething Begin for Infants?

Teething usually starts around four to eight months with the lower front teeth and continues until 30-36 months of age when the last set of molars appear. 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. These symptoms were reported by 70-80 percent of parents according to an article from the British Dental Journal. So, why don’t all infants experience teething symptoms? Keep reading to find out.

Why Teething Symptoms May Be Confused with Cold Symptoms

Research has pointed out that teething begins around six months of age. This is the same time when an infant’s immunities they received from their mother, via the placenta, are diminishing. This means that the infant’s own immune system is becoming established. During this time, infants become vulnerable to minor infections. Because these two changes are taking place, the symptoms of teething can be confused with a minor illness or cold and visa versa. This explains why only 70-80 percent of parents reported teething symptoms of their infant; it’s very likely that parents of the remaining 20-30 percent associated the symptoms to a minor illness or cold.

Below is a list of commonly reported teething symptoms, with ways to help your infant at home and when to call the doctor:

• Irritability
• Drooling/Skin Rashes
• Coughing
• Biting and Gnawing
• Low Grade Fever
• Cheek rubbing and ear pulling
• Diarrhea

Irritability

This is caused by the discomfort of the teeth erupting through the gums. Often the first teeth and molars are the most uncomfortable.

How to help your infant’s irritability: Cuddle, cuddle, cuddle! Every baby can use some good cuddle time when they are having a hard time with teething. The extra time spent with your baby can help alleviate their pain, by providing feelings of being comforted and reassured.

Drooling/Skin Rashes

Teething can stimulate drooling and many babies drool a lot!

How to help your infant’s drooling: Excessive drooling can cause a rash around the mouth, cheeks, chin and neck area due to the extra bacteria on the skin from the saliva. Try to keep the area as clean and as dry as possible by periodically wiping the area. Applying a simple barrier cream can help with the dry, chapped and sore skin.

Coughing

The extra saliva produced during teething can cause an occasional cough or gag.

How to help your infant’s coughing: If your infant’s cough continues or is accompanied by a high fever and cold or flu symptoms, contact your infant’s pediatrician. The high fever with cold and flu symptoms is not related to teething, but is actually a sign that your infant is sick.

Biting and Gnawing

The counter pressure from biting on practically anything can alleviate the pressure from under the gums.

How to help your infant’s biting and gnawing: Anything cold works great! My best friend mixes water with the pouches of baby food and freezes them to make fruit and veggie popsicles. There are teething rings, chew beads and any commercially bought teething toys can help, especially when chilled or frozen.

Low Grade Fever

A low grade fever is defined and caused by the following:

• A temperature ranging from 98-100 degrees.
• It can be caused by an infant putting their unclean hands in their mouth.

If the fever reaches above 101 degrees or continues, contact your infant’s pediatrician because it may not be the teething but a more serious illness.

How to help your infant’s low grade fever: Use an age-appropriate pain medication and please consult your infant’s pediatrician and the medication label for correct dosage.

Cheek rubbing and ear pulling

This is caused by pain in the gums, which can travel to the cheek and ear, especially when the molars are erupting. Infants will rub those areas. Keep in mind that ear pulling or rubbing can also be a sign of an ear infection, please contact your infant’s pediatrician if this symptom continues or is accompanied with a high fever.

How to help your infant’s cheek rubbing and ear pulling: Try rubbing and massaging the gums with a clean finger for one to two minutes to help with the discomfort.

Teething and Diarrhea

Many believe that the increased saliva produced during teething can cause stool to become slightly loose.Keep in mind, diarrhea can be a sign of a more serious infection so contact your infant’s pediatrician if the stool becomes watery, because your infant could be at risk for dehydration. Contacting your infant’s pediatrician is especially important if the diarrhea is accompanied by vomiting or a high fever.

I hope the list of symptoms and ways you can help your infant will guide you through your infant’s teething phase. I also hope this helps ease the potential stress experienced by many parents. Just remember, that many symptoms we think are teething can be associated with illness, may be completely unrelated to teething and may need to be addressed by a physician.

Has my baby started teething? the signs to look out for | Baby & toddler articles & support

Teething signs can be confusing, and you’ll hear so many myths. Here we explore what teething is exactly and the signs you’ll see.

Teething happens at the same time as babies are vulnerable to illnesses and ailments as their immune system develops (Simon et al, 2015). This has led to confusion around what’s a sign of teething, and what’s not. Not just among parents but also some healthcare professionals (Plutzer et al, 2012; Eisenstadt et al, 2017).

This article sets out the signs and symptoms widely agreed to be caused by teething. It also flags up signs and symptoms not caused by teething that you’ll need to go and see your doctor about.

But first, the basics: What exactly is teething?

Teething is usually defined as when your baby’s teeth start to emerge through their gums (NHS, 2019). Their teeth were always there, within the jawbones, when they were born (Lyttle et al, 2015; NICE, 2020).

“Some babies are born with their first teeth. Others start teething before they are four months old, and some after 12 months. But most babies start teething at around six months (NHS, 2019).”

Your baby’s complete set of first teeth is usually on show by the time they’re three years old (NICE, 2020). These are often known as baby teeth or milk teeth, though the medical term is deciduous teeth because they will later fall out (NICE, 2020).

Even though your baby’s first teeth will fall out, they are very important for your baby’s health. This is because they help your child with eating solids and speech development, as well as self-esteem (Waite, 2019).

For a full guide to which teeth appear and when, see our month-by-month teething article.

Teething: What are the signs?

A baby’s teeth sometimes appear with no pain or discomfort at all (NHS, 2019). But others experience a constant, dull pain that gets increasingly intense in the four days before a tooth can be seen, before improving rapidly (Lyttle et al, 2015).

Your baby can’t use words to say they are in pain but you might see some pretty obvious signs there is a tooth on its way. The signs widely agreed to be sure indicators of teething include:

• drool, and lots of it –  teething babies can dribble way more than usual
• them biting and gumming down on anything and everything – that’s because the gnawing and chewing provides them with relief
• them being more grumpy, distressed and irritable than usual
• sore and red gums
• a loss of appetite. 

(Lyttle et al, 2015; Eisenstadt et al, 2017; NHS, 2019)

Other symptoms that might be signs of teething (although there is some debate over these) include:

• gum-rubbing
• sucking
• wakefulness
• ear-rubbing
• facial rash
• a runny nose
• a mildly-raised temperature, but still under 38°C, might also be a sign.

(Eisenstadt et al, 2017; NICE, 2020)

Your baby might be showing one of these signs or symptoms, or all of them. As with everything baby related, no two little ones are the same (Lyttle et al, 2015). In fact, teething signs can be so wide ranging, and vary so much from baby to baby that only one third of teething infants would experience any one of the signs above (Macknin et al, 2000).

Some studies go as far as to say none of these symptoms can be proven to be a sign of teething. They suggest the only way to know if your baby is teething is to examine their mouth – looking and feeling for an emerging tooth (Tighe and Roe, 2007).

Try laying your baby on your lap and sneaking a peek inside their mouth by moving their top or bottom lip or gently coaxing open their jaw. Use a clean finger to gently feel around their upper and lower gums systematically, one potential tooth spot at a time.

Is my baby teething or sick?

What’s not teething?

Other signs and symptoms that studies have found are generally NOT linked with teething include:

• congestion and coughs
• sleep disturbance
• runny poos, increased number of poos and nappy rash associated with them
• less interest or appetite for liquids
• rashes other than facial rashes
• fever over 38°C
• vomiting.  

(Eisenstadt et al, 2017; NICE, 2020)

It’s important you don’t assume one of these is a sign of teething. It could be something more serious and require medical attention.

Don’t confuse illness with teething

A fever and other clinically important symptoms, like diarrhoea, vomiting and rashes are very unlikely to be caused by teething, so make sure you talk to your GP or call NHS 111 (Tighe and Roe, 2007).

One study looked at 50 babies admitted to hospital with various conditions which the parents mistook for teething. In 48 of these children, a medical condition other than teething was identified, including a case of bacterial meningitis (Tighe and Roe, 2007).

Right, I’ve established my baby is teething. Now what?

You can read our articles on how to ease the pain associated with teething, and top tips proven to work.

It is also important to look after yourself, as your baby’s upset is likely to be stressful. You might feel exhausted too, as they’ll require even more of your attention. Our keeping calm with a crying baby article has some useful techniques you can try to keep your stress levels down.

This page was last reviewed in July 2022.

Further information

Our support line offers practical and emotional support with feeding your baby: 0300 330 0700.

You might find attending one of NCT’s Early Days groups helpful as they give you the opportunity to explore different approaches to important parenting issues with a qualified group leader and other new parents in your area.

Make friends with other parents-to-be and new parents in your local area for support and friendship by seeing what NCT activities are happening nearby.

Read more about fever in children from the NHS.

For more information on what other illnesses may be causing their fever, this article from NICE is very useful.

If you are concerned, contact your GP or call NHS 111 where you can access urgent medical help fast.

NCT has partnered with the British Red Cross to offer courses in baby first aid.

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Macknin ML, Piedmonte M, Jacobs J, Skibinski C. (2000) Symptoms associated with infant teething: a prospective study. Pediatrics. 105:747-752. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.105.4.747

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Teething at 2 months: normal or abnormal

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The baby is naughty, his sleep is disturbed, he takes the breast and immediately lets go? Perhaps the process of teething has begun. “Teeth cutting at 2 months?” – you ask. When your baby is very young, you can associate the baby’s anxiety with some kind of illness, but not with the process of the appearance of the first incisors. Let’s understand the possible timing of teething. We cannot regulate them, but we can alleviate the condition of children in the event of unpleasant symptoms.

Is it possible for a baby to cut teeth at such an early age? The two lower central incisors grow first and usually erupt one after the other. But you should understand that the time frame is not limited. Sometimes the process can take a while. There are times when the first incisors appear earlier. Therefore, when asked whether teeth can be cut at two months, experts give an affirmative answer. Deviation of the time frame for several months in both directions is considered the norm. Only in the event that a one-year-old child does not have a single tooth, you should consult a doctor.

Every body is different, so some babies have their first tooth at 2-3 months. The process is determined not only by genetics, but also by a number of other factors:

• climatic conditions;
• maternal nutrition;
• peculiarities of the course of pregnancy;
• disorders of the endocrine system – sometimes the early appearance of teeth may indicate its anomalies.

If a mother during pregnancy drank multivitamins or additional mineral complexes containing vitamins D and C, then teething may accelerate. Contributes to this and the use by a woman of fermented milk products in large quantities.

What are the symptoms of teething

Only some parents do not experience difficulties with teething in a child and notice the incisor by chance, not understanding when it appeared. In most cases, the process is accompanied by unpleasant symptoms:

1. Puffiness, “looseness” of the gums. Redness, bumps may form. Sometimes the teeth are visible through the gums. In some cases, there are bluish hematomas.
2. Increased salivation. Because of this, rashes around the mouth may appear. But salivation at 2 months of age does not always indicate teething. During this period, such a process is physiological. If the rash occurs elsewhere, it has nothing to do with teething.
3. Restless state. The child cries a lot, is naughty, the quality of his sleep worsens. Often the baby cannot be soothed. Conventional methods (swinging, nipples, etc.) do not help.
4. Increased body temperature. More often these are indicators up to 37.5 ˚C. This can happen due to local inflammation (gums). A higher temperature indicates the activity of viruses.
5. Loss of appetite. During the period of the appearance of teeth, children do not eat well or refuse to eat at all. Sometimes the baby cannot be attached to the breast. Some babies kick their feet while feeding.
6. Runny nose and cough. Due to increased salivation, mucus flows down the back of the throat. It enters the nasal passages, since the baby at the age of two months is more in a supine position. When mucus enters the throat, it provokes a cough. More often it occurs during sleep.

These symptoms do not occur all at once and can be combined in different ways. Often for parents, they become a serious cause for concern. Even the fact that a child is teething at such an early age is already shocking.

It is important not to confuse signs of infectious or neurological diseases that have similar symptoms with the process of teething. Therefore, it is better to show the baby to the doctor. The following symptoms also serve as a reason to seek help: the child is very lethargic, he has a high temperature (above +38 ˚С), vomiting or sores in the mouth have appeared. A child can also vomit due to excessive salivation when mucus enters the stomach. Liquid and frequent stools also indicate the attachment of an infection. Diarrhea can cause dehydration.

How to help a baby

If a baby starts teething at 2 months, besides fatigue due to sleepless nights, parents are worried about their baby. Since he is tormented by pain, discomfort, he eats little and sleeps poorly, it is necessary to help relieve unpleasant symptoms. To do this, use the following methods:

1. Massage the gums. Wash your hands thoroughly first. Massage is done with a fingertip. It is worth trimming your nails so as not to damage the gums. Massaging relieves pain. The degree of effectiveness of the method can be determined by the reaction of the child.
2. Apply cold. Ordinary teethers, which are sold in pharmacies and are offered to older children, a baby at the age of two months will not gnaw. In this case, he can cool the nipple or apply a gauze pad to the problem area. It is pre-moistened with cold water or chamomile infusion, which helps relieve inflammation.
3. Lubricate gums with anesthetic gels. For example, “Kamistad” or “Kalgel” are the means that can be used even at an early age.
4. Provide antipyretic and analgesic drugs based on ibuprofen and paracetamol. 2-month-old babies put candles. It can be, for example, “Efferalgan”.

During teething, it is important to provide your baby with the right care. It is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the pacifier. Saliva needs to be wiped only with clean napkins. The skin around the mouth should be lubricated with a special baby cream. You also need to walk more – fresh air will only benefit. But it is better to avoid crowded places so that the baby does not pick up an additional virus.

If your child has early teething, if he is breastfeeding, it is worth visiting a dentist. The fact is that the risk of developing bottle caries in this case is quite high.

Date: May 4, 2021

When does a baby’s first teeth erupt?

All babies teething according to their own individual program: for some, this process begins earlier, for others later. As practice shows, the first tooth in most children appears at the age of 6 to 8.5 months, and by the year every healthy child has at least one milk tooth in his mouth.

At the age of three or four months, teeth preparing for eruption begin to announce themselves quite actively: the baby becomes capricious, cries, tries to bite everything that gets into his hands.

The first to appear are usually the two lower, centrally located teeth (lower central incisors or “ones”). Then – the central upper incisors, after which, by about ten months, the upper “twos”, or lateral upper incisors, erupt. By eleven to twelve months, the lateral incisors can also be seen on the lower jaw. Thus, ideally, a one-year-old child is the proud owner of eight milk teeth.

By about sixteen months, many babies already have first molars on the bottom and top. Fangs (“threes”) appear at the top and bottom later, in the eighteenth – twenty-second month of a child’s life. The second upper and lower molars erupt at the age of 24-33 months. But again, it should be remembered that this process is individual and the order of teething may also be different.

Teeth often grow in pairs: two, and sometimes four at the same time. In girls, for the most part, teeth erupt earlier than in boys. By the age of 2.5-3 years, a complete set of twenty fully erupted teeth can be found in a baby.

Alertness must be shown if a child who is almost a year old does not have a single tooth. In principle, some children may have a congenital feature in the form of late teething, but you should not draw any conclusions on your own, you should definitely consult with a qualified specialist who, if necessary, will prescribe additional examinations.

Causes of late teething in children:

• hereditary predisposition, which is a variant of the norm and can be traced in other blood relatives;
• decreased thyroid function;
• rickets;
• diseases of the digestive system;
• enzymatic (fermentative) metabolism disorders;
• pituitary insufficiency;
• lack of calcium in the child’s body;
• genetically determined diseases.

For the baby himself, the process of teething can proceed in different ways. Some children practically do not experience discomfort, others suffer from pain, their sleep is disturbed, their appetite worsens, their temperature rises (up to 38-39 ° C), salivation increases, nasal congestion, wet cough (due to profuse salivation), constipation or, conversely, , increased stool.

Experts recommend starting caring for the child’s oral cavity even before the first teeth erupt: in the morning and evening, before going to bed, the child’s gums should be gently wiped with a swab previously moistened with warm water. After the first teeth appear, you need to clean them with a special fingertip brush, which can also be used to massage the gum tissue. The front teeth should be cleaned with vertical movements, the side teeth with circular movements.

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