Teething
normally starts at around 5-6 months. The first tooth that usually
starts to pop out is the lower central incisor, which may be as early as
3 months old, and the last teeth to show them selves are usually the
second molars, around about 2 years old. The rate and order of emerging
teeth varies between babies. Most of the time teething can be a really
difficult time for both babies and parents alike. The early symptoms of
teething include drooling, swollen red gums and a fair amount of pain.
It is a common believe that teething causes illness, like babies suffer
from fevers or diarrhea, but according to medical practitioner it is not
the case it is more likely that they have caught a bug at the same time.
A teething baby will be more restless than usual, and more prone to
nasal congestion and ear infections. They will want to bite on hard
objects, drool, and may have trouble sleeping. Sore and inflamed gums, a
low-grade temperature, and increased irritability are also signs of
teething. Adult teeth, which start to nudge through from the age of six
or seven, do not cause anything like the same discomfort.Natural Remedies
To relieve sore gums, dilute one drop of clove oil in 1-2 tablespoons of safflower oil, dip your clean forefinger in this mix and gently massage the affected area. Repeat this 2-3 times a day. This gives a lot of relief from pain.
Dental Care for Babies
