{"id":2358,"date":"2022-12-22T11:33:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T11:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/blog\/?p=2358"},"modified":"2023-10-30T01:34:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T01:34:09","slug":"vital-things-must-know-about-teething-in-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/blog\/vital-things-must-know-about-teething-in-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Vital Things Must Know about Teething in Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2359 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vital-Things-Must-Know-about-Teething-in-Baby.png\" alt=\"Vital Things Must Know about Teething in Baby\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vital-Things-Must-Know-about-Teething-in-Baby.png 400w, https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vital-Things-Must-Know-about-Teething-in-Baby-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vital-Things-Must-Know-about-Teething-in-Baby-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a parent, nothing can be more delightful than watching their baby grow. Teething, or the eruption of a baby\u2019s first set of teeth, is one such sign. Even though it\u2019s a natural process, the sight of your baby\u2019s first teeth is nothing less than a miracle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babies are born with a complete set of teeth that are hidden beneath their gums. When they reach a certain age\u2014between six and ten months\u2014they get their first pair of teeth. By the age of three, they get a primary set of twenty teeth. Even though this phase heralds a new beginning in their diet and habits, it can be uncomfortable and painful for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At TruCare Dentistry, we know the importance of teething. In this blog post, we discuss everything about teething you need to know as a parent. It also details some useful tips you can use to relieve teething pain and discomfort. Read on to know more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Symptoms of teething<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appearance of the first set of teeth can hurt and cause discomfort for some children. Most of the symptoms usually start two to five days before the eruption of the tooth and they go away a few days after the tooth comes out of the gums. A few of the symptoms are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tender and swollen gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dribbling or drooling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased gnawing or chewing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild irritability and mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crankiness and fussiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeplessness and changes in eating patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of these symptoms will go away by themselves and won\u2019t cause any major problems. Even though the appearance of new teeth can hurt your baby a little, it won\u2019t make them sick. But if you find a high fever, rashes, diarrhea, or cough, then call your pediatrician immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Steps in teething<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most babies have their first teeth when they are between six and ten months of age. That said, genetics and hereditary factors play a huge role in determining the time and age. Teething, also known as odontiasis, happens in a sequence of steps. Let\u2019s find out the steps involved in it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The deciduous teeth usually erupt in pairs. At about six months, the first teeth to appear are two lower central incisors, or the lower front two teeth, which are followed by the two upper central incisors at approximately eight months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, two teeth beside the central incisors, known as the upper lateral incisors, emerge. Following that, lower lateral incisors come at approximately ten months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, the rest of the teeth &#8211; the first molars, canines, and second molars &#8211; will erupt from the gums over three years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Female children tend to get their milk teeth sooner than male children. In some children, the teething process is fast and a complete set of teeth appears before they are three years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Relieve your baby\u2019s teething pain<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though teething is an inevitable process, some methods are extremely useful in relieving pain and discomfort to a large extent. Here are some of those.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rub your baby\u2019s gums with a sterilized wet cloth or gum-rubbing finger pad. Pacifiers, teething toys, and teething rings can also help in relieving the pain. Consider cooling the teething devices to provide a cooling and soothing feeling but don\u2019t ever freeze the devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After noticing signs of teething, provide solid foods such as pieces of fruit and cool steamed vegetables to your baby and observe while they eat. Unsweetened and gluten-free teething biscuits can also help in alleviating discomfort and developing the chewing habit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using fingers to massage a baby\u2019s gums will not only comfort the pain but will keep the mouth clean and healthy. Before doing that, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly and massage the gums before nursing them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your little one is over six to eight months of age, you can give them a sippy cup to drink water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At the time of teething your baby is likely to drool. Use a smooth cotton cloth to wipe off the drool from your baby\u2019s chin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>Medications to relieve teething pain<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the above methods don\u2019t help, some medications can alleviate discomfort and provide immediate relief. But before giving any medicine, ask your doctor and do exactly as they suggest. Some good medications are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide infant acetaminophen or apply teething gel to relieve discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tiny dose of acetaminophen can help relieve pain and discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Useful tips to look after your child\u2019s new teeth<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the time of teething, take the following steps to ensure the best oral hygiene for your baby:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Before the start of teething, clean your child\u2019s mouth with a piece of gauze or a sterilized, wet, and cool cloth at least once daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After some teeth appear, make sure that you clean at least twice daily preferably post nursing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When your baby is over one year old, use a soft-bristled brush and fluoride-free toothpaste to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/blog\/how-much-time-should-kids-spend-on-cleaning-teeth\/\">brush their teeth<\/a><\/strong>. You may also floss once every night between the new baby teeth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>Things to avoid<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the teeth first appear, you may be tempted to try a wide range of things to alleviate the pain and discomfort. But there are some things you must avoid:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid teething gels and liquids that contain benzocaine and choline salicylate as they can cause hypoxia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t ever allow your baby to chew on frozen and hard plastic objects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Never give your baby aspirin, ibuprofen, or alcohol-based medications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid plastic teethers, which can pose a huge health risk and can result in choking. Also, avoid teethers that are filled with liquids or made from hazardous materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>In a nutshell,<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though teething, also known as odontiasis, is one of the important milestones in a child\u2019s life, it can cause pain and discomfort. That\u2019s why parents must know the symptoms of teething as well as the treatment and medications using which they can alleviate the pain. If you are looking for a pediatric dentist in Roswell, GA, feel free to contact TruCare Dentistry or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/contact-us.php\">book an appointment<\/a><\/strong> today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a parent, nothing can be more delightful than watching their baby grow. Teething, or the eruption of a baby\u2019s first set of teeth, is one such sign. 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