Babies’ Teething Pains - How to Help

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BABIES TEETHING PAINS
- How to Help
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Seeing your babys first smile is exciting.
Those tiny first teeth are adorable, but they
can also cause some serious pain.
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Your baby may be teething if you notice
excessive drooling, crankiness or a change in
their appetite.
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These symptoms often arrive before you can see or
feel their first tooth. Figuring out how to
help your baby ease their pain may require some
trial and error.
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These tried and true methods all help to get your
baby through this challenging stage.
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RUB THEIR GUMS
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Most teething pain comes from the pressure
created by the tooth pushing against the gums.
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Using counter-pressure can sometimes relieve the
sensations that this causes to the nerves.
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Use a clean finger or a moistened piece of
gauze to massage your babys gums.
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This method is most likely to help if your baby
seems to be mouthing everything they get their
hands on.
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EXPERIMENT WITH A TEETHING TOY OR WASHCLOTH
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Teething rings come in a variety of different
textures and styles. These toys use cold
temperatures to soothe inflamed gums.
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Avoid using any that are filled with gel since
these can break. A clean, wet washcloth can
also be chilled to deliver the same cooling
effects in a pinch.
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OFFER COLD AND SOFT FOOD
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Babies often turn away food that makes their pain
worse. For now, give your baby cold foods that
are easy for them to swallow with very little
chewing.
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Pureed fruits and vegetables can be chilled in
the refrigerator to make them more enticing to
teething babies.
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TRY TEETHING BISCUITS
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Teething cookies are an option that you can use
for older babies. These biscuits are designed
for babies to gnaw on to get the counter-pressure
that they crave.
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Keep in mind that these biscuits can leave behind
residue that stays on your babys teeth. Even a
brand new tooth can get a cavity.
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Give those emerging teeth a wipe down with a
finger brush or wet washcloth when your baby is
done eating to keep them clean.
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CONSIDER AN OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION
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There may be times when teething pain is severe
enough to require medication for relief.
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You may need to avoid using herbal remedies or
teething gels that contain potentially harmful
ingredients, so talk to your babys dentist to
find out which medications are safest to use.
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GIVE EXTRA CUDDLES
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The one good thing about teething is that it
doesnt last forever. Take advantage of those
extra minutes when you are up late at night with
your baby.
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Pull up a rocking chair and let them know you are
there. Snuggling together reassures your baby
that they are okay, and your comforting arms
serve as a distraction from their pain.
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KEEP THEIR SKIN CLEAN AND DRY
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All of that drool can add up to chapped skin
around your babys mouth. Give that precious
face a gentle wipe down anytime you see moisture
building up.
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This prevents rashes that add to the pain. We
like to meet our youngest patients around the
time that their first tooth arrives.
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Establishing a relationship early helps your baby
feel comfortable visiting our office as they
grow.
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During this first visit, we can make sure that
the tooth is growing without any problems. You
can also receive more advice about how to soothe
your babys pain.
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Noble Dental Care is a family oriented dental
care clinic with dentists that care about you and
your health.
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Give us the opportunity to give you the smile of
your dreams. Call us for an appointment at
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