my baby was very premature n now he is 19 months old. he has four tenths on top but nothing in lower jaw. what do to speed up teething?

1 Answer

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist4 years ago

A. Hi you can gently massage the gum pad area in front region of lower jaw with clean finger tip or moist cold cotton cloth wrapped around your finger 3-4 times a day..this will hasten the eruption process of teeth.

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