teething
Baby's first molars
Teething is the process of a baby's first teeth emerging through the gums, typically causing discomfort, drooling, and irritability: The baby's been fussy—I think she's teething.
By extension, teething troubles or teething problems are the difficulties encountered in the early stages of any new venture: The new software had some teething problems at launch.
Oral tissue surrounding teeth
- gingivaOral mucosa around teeth
- eruptionViolent sudden release
- incisorsFront cutting teeth
- molarsRear crushing teeth
canines · enamel · dentin · oral · drooling · biting · chewing · gnawing
Very young child
- newbornInfant just delivered
- droolingSaliva spilling from mouth
- pacifierInfant sucking device
- bibsCloth chest covers
fussy · cranky · restless · sleepless · nursing · diapers · cradle · nursery
Bodily or emotional distress
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
inflammation · irritability · fussiness · crankiness · whimpering · crying · gnawing · chewing
Progress toward maturity
- growthIncrease in size
- firstsEarliest occurrences of something
- emergingComing into view
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
erupting · deciduous · toddlerhood · weaning · maturation
Common over-the-counter analgesic
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- homeopathicDilution-based alternative medicine
- TylenolAcetaminophen brand name
gums
Oral tissue surrounding teeth
molars · canines · enamel · dentin · oral · drooling · biting · chewing · gnawing · nubs
infant
Very young child
bibs · fussy · cranky · restless · sleepless · nursing · diapers · cradle · nursery · soothing
pain
Bodily or emotional distress
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
swelling · inflammation · irritability · fussiness · crankiness · whimpering · crying · gnawing · chewing · drooling
development
Progress toward maturity
cutting · erupting · deciduous · toddlerhood · weaning · maturation
acetaminophen
Common over-the-counter analgesic
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- homeopathicDilution-based alternative medicine
- babycarebaby bottles, diapers, pacifiers, cribs, strollers
- childhoodchildhood, baby, child, kid, toys
- Child Healthcheckups, immunizations, vaccinations, well-child visits, growth charts
- infant carepediatrician, checkups, immunizations, vaccinations, breastfeeding
- baby bookfirst steps, first words, first smile, birth weight, birth date
- childhood ailmentschickenpox, measles, mumps, croup, ear infection
teethingmature
Fully grown or developed
established · seasoned · well-oiled · fine-tuned · settled
- teething troubleInitial implementation difficulties
- teething ringInfant gum-soothing device
- teething issuesEarly-stage difficulties
- teething problemsEarly-stage difficulties in new ventures
- teething toyInfant chewing aid
- teething biscuitInfant's chewable snack