TOP TEETHING TIPS

TOP TEETHING TIPS
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Appearance of the first tooth is one of the most eagerly awaited developmental milestones by most parents. The Latin term for teething was coined ‘Dentitio Difficili’, literally meaning difficult dentition and most aptly so! Just saying the word can strike fear into the hearts of even the most veteran parents.
It is not hard to tell when your baby starts teething. This is a phase of little people-hood that causes them to be irritable during the day and sleepless at night.
Your baby was born with all twenty primary teeth below their gum line. However, they appear in the mouth approximately between 6 – 12 months. Children usually have a full set of baby teeth around age 3. But to be precise, there is no being precise with regards to appearance/eruption of teeth and most dental professionals are not concerned about the lack of teeth until a child reaches 18 months.

Eruption charts of Primary Dentition
Mandibular Central : 6 mos
Mandibular Lateral : 7 mos
Maxillary Central : 7 1/2 mos
Maxillary Lateral : 9 mos
Mandibular 1st Molar : 12 mos
Maxillary 1st Molar : 14 mos
Mandibular Cuspid : 16 mos
Maxillary Cuspid : 18 mos
Mandibular 2nd Molar : 20 mos
Maxillary 2nd Molar : 24 mos

Source: American Dental Association

Signs and symptoms of teething
Normal Signs:
- Swollen Gums
- Excessive drooling/salivation
- Loss of sleep
- Loss of appetite
- Fussiness
- Irritability
- Wanting to chew and suck on to objects
- Crankiness
Not Normal Signs:
- Fever
- Rash
- Diarrhea

In this video, I have also addressed the common myths associated with teething and tried to explain the reasoning behind it.
The ways to soothe a teething baby include Massage, Teething rings, Unsweetened teething rusks, Frozen Popsicle, Analgesics, Chilled wash cloth trick with a twist, Herbal remedies and even Acupressure use.
I have also discussed treatment options that need to be used with caution or not at all like the use of Amber teething necklaces, Teething gels, Homeopathic tablets etc.
Hope these tips are of help to you.
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