{"id":138,"date":"2017-11-12T07:01:48","date_gmt":"2017-11-12T12:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/?p=138"},"modified":"2019-08-27T07:05:11","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T11:05:11","slug":"weather-the-storm-of-teething-with-these-comfort-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/weather-the-storm-of-teething-with-these-comfort-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather the ‘Storm’ of Teething with These Comfort Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Teething is a normal part of your baby\u2019s dental development. That doesn\u2019t make it less stressful, though, for you or your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This natural process occurs as your child\u2019s primary teeth sequentially erupt through the gums over a period of two or three years. The first are usually the two lower front teeth followed by the two upper front ones, beginning (give or take a couple of months) between six and nine months. By the age of three, most children have all twenty of their primary teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The disruption to the gum tissues can cause a number of unpleasant side effects including gum swelling, facial rash, drooling, disrupted sleep patterns and decreased appetite. As a result a child can become irritable, bite and gnaw to relieve gum discomfort or rub their ears. Every child\u2019s experience is different as well as their degree of pain and discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a tooth is about to erupt, you may notice symptoms increasing a few days before and after. The symptoms will then subside until the next tooth begins to erupt. In a way, teething is much like a storm\u2014you mostly have to ride it out. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t lessen your child\u2019s discomfort during the teething episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For one thing, cold, soft items like teething rings, pacifiers or even a clean, wet washcloth your child can gnaw on will help relieve gum pressure. Chilling the item can have a pain-numbing effect\u2014but avoid freezing temperatures, which can burn the tissues. You can also massage the gums with a clean finger to relieve pain. But don\u2019t rub alcohol on their gums and only use numbing agents (like Benzocaine) for children older than two, and only with the advice and supervision of your healthcare provider. The use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen might also be used under the advice of your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice your child has diarrhea, extensive rashes or fever, contact your physician immediately\u2014these aren\u2019t normal teething symptoms and may indicate something more serious. And be sure to consult with us if you have any other questions or concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teething can be a difficult time for your baby and family. But with these tips and a little \u201cTLC\u201d you can keep their discomfort to a minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


If you would like more information on caring for your baby\u2019s developing teeth, please contact us<\/a> or schedule an appointment<\/a> for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor<\/em> magazine article \u201cTeething Troubles: How to Help Your Baby be Comfortable<\/a>.\u201d
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