Signs And Symptoms Of Teething
on Thursday, September 19, 2019
Gresham Family Dentistry is dedicated to offering the best family dentistry services to families in the Gresham area. We’re eager to help your whole family with our amazing family dentistry services! This means that Gresham Family Dentistry is prepared to help parents learn how to take care of your child’s teeth and pass that knowledge onto them. When your child is still just a baby, you handle their dental care needs for them. As part of our family dentistry services, Gresham Family Dentistry is here to help parents learn all they need to know about caring for your children’s teeth at all stages of their life. We care for your family’s dental health from the beginning stages of tooth development and into adulthood.
Teething
Teething is a milestone for infants that often causes discomfort. It’s not hard to notice when your baby starts teething. He or she may be irritable during the day and sleepless at night. Here’s what to expect and how to keep your baby comfortable during this stage.
When Does Teething Start?
Your baby was born with all 20 primary teeth below their gum line. These baby teeth typically start to come through between 6 and 12 months. Children usually have their full set of baby teeth in place by age 3.
Common teething symptoms Gresham parents can expect include fussiness, trouble sleeping, irritability, loss of appetite, and drooling more than usual. What is not normal during teething is if your baby experiences a fever, diarrhea, or rash. If your baby has any of these symptoms while teething and continues to be cranky and uncomfortable, call your pediatrician.
How To Soothe Your Teething Baby
Your child may have sore or tender gums when teeth begin to grow in. Gresham Family Dentistry recommends gently rubbing the gums with a clean finger, a small cool spoon, or a moist gauze pad to soothe your baby. A clean teether for your child to chew on may also help. Look for teethers made of solid rubber and avoid liquid-filled teething rings or plastic objects that could break. Also, be aware of the materials the teethers you choose for your child are made from. Just because something is marketed as a teether doesn’t always mean it’s safe.
In a September 2017 report, the Center for Disease Control published a case report of an infant who suffered lead poisoning after chewing on a bracelet. The bracelet, which the child’s parents said was a homeopathic magnetic hematite health bracelet intended to help ease the child’s discomfort from teething, had metal beads which contained lead.
Call Your Dentist If You Have Questions
Of course, any time you have questions about your baby and teething you can rely on the family dentistry services offered by Gresham Family Dentistry. Families in Gresham can rely on the quality care they receive from all of us at Gresham Family Dentistry.
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Be proactive about your oral health – schedule an appointment today for an oral checkup for your baby with Gresham Family Dentistry. At Gresham Family Dentistry, our priority is your comfort. We provide quality dental services for the entire family including sedation dentistry, childrens dentistry, oral surgery, dental cleanings, and more!
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