Thursday, July 14, 2016

A guide for keeping up with your oral hygiene from expecting to adulthood- The joys of teething

A baby’s first front four teeth began to appear through the gums when they are around 6 months, sometimes it takes up to 12-14 months. During the teething stage of your baby’s life, your baby may become fussy and sleepless and irritable, lose their appetite or drool more than usual and have sore or tender gums. If your baby has a fever or diarrhea while teething or continues to be cranky or uncomfortable call your dentist or physician. Some useful tips for helping during this period of time include gently rubbing the gums with a clean finger or a wet gauze pad. Teething rings for them to chew on can also help. There is the idea that you should stop breastfeeding your baby when their teeth come in. This is not true, you should stop breastfeeding when you think it is best for you and your baby. 

Primary Teeth Eruption Chart