Teething

Teething is one stage of babies’ life where the milk tooth starts to erupt from gums.

Teething begins in between 4- 7 months or later in kids, but there is no such timeline for the teething to start; it solely depends on baby teeth. The lower front baby teeth erupts first, so there can be little bump in gums and proper oral hygiene should be maintained by parents.

SIGN and SYMPTOMS FOR TEETHING in babies

  1. Swollen and tender red gums
  2. Fever
  3. Coughing
  4. Drooling
  5. Rubbing cheeks and gums
  6. Fussiness and crying, cranky behavior
  7. Wanting to chew every object
  8. Changes in sleeping and eating pattern

There can be other symptoms in child during teething as congestion, diarrhea, high fever, so constant observation by child specialist is beneficial.

Treatment for teething: –

  1. Cold pacifiers
  2. Teething toys or ring
  3. Hard unsweetened crackers
  4. Gentle massage to the gums
  5. The proper cleaning of gums with a wet gauze pad after feedings.
  6. Once those teeth appear, prevent early decay by limiting their bedtime bottle to water and sweetened milk.adorable-baby-beautiful-bed-thumbnail

At Teeth Care Centre, the child specialist emphasizes on early visit into dental hospital, within 1 year of childbirth. The examination and guidance plays important role for parents during teething phase.

The ultimate aim is to create awareness and proper maintenance of oral hygiene of baby.

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