Question
My child is 55 days old today and I’ve noticed a tiny white tooth. Is this normal? When they were born, they had a ‘milk tooth’, and now this one has grown in the corresponding position to it.
Answer
Based on your description, this could be due to the growth of the milk tooth. Typically, babies of this age do not grow teeth, but it’s important to maintain good oral hygiene and have the baby drink warm water. If you are breastfeeding, reduce the intake of greasy, spicy, and stimulating (irritating) foods to prevent ‘upfire’ (a traditional Chinese term referring to heat in the body), which could affect the baby’s health. It is recommended to use baking soda water to clean the baby’s teeth.