Tips to relieve teething

The dentition is the normal process of the emergence of teeth , which starts around five and nine months although it can be presented sooner or later, without indicating any problem.

Generally the lower front teeth are those that appear first; the rest leave four to eight weeks later to complete the 20 of the complete denture.

According to information from the magazine Fernanda , for the Dra. Norma Ivonne Torres , the importance of milk teeth is that they are a basic element for speech and food, also make room for the permanent grow rights later.

It is very important not to confuse the symptoms of teething, so it is advisable to assist the pediatrician to rule out a possible disease.

symptom

Frequently, the appearance of the teeth is accompanied by symptoms such as inflammation , sensitivity Y redness of the gums , fever light, irritability unusual Lack of sleep , lack of appetite Y drooling more abundant.

You can also verify that the process of dentition is starting if, by running a finger through the gums , you notice a small lump (especially forward of the lower jaw).

Tips to relieve discomfort

Mordederas: Give him a rubber or soft plastic; Avoid those that contain liquids.

Food fr Ios: Offer jelly or cold liquids , and use ice wrapped in a clean cloth to lower the inflammation .

Massage: Frost them gently gums with a clean finger or a small cold spoon, or wet gauze , for reduce inflammation the area.

Medicines: You can administer some analgesic (anti-inflammatory ) in the dose and times recommended by the pediatrician.

Topical products: There are products specially formulated to relieve gum pain caused by the appearance of the first teeth. Put it on the baby's gums liquid topical solutions or in gel , that do not contain alcohol neither sugar , must be softening substances Y non-toxic decongestants , which adhere to the gums causing great relief.

Confórtalo : The baby who does not understand what is happening to him, to feel that his parents are with him, comfort somehow.

Fluorine: Pediatricians advise to administer it after 6 or 8 months to reduce the risks of cavities dental Go to the pediatric dentist when you have all the teeth .

Take care of your baby and help him reduce the discomfort of teething!


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