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How to Deal With Teething

June 3, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

If your baby is crabby, drooling and chomping on everything in sight,  he or she is  probably in the throes of teething. Teething starts at around 6 months old, when a baby’s teeth begin to erupt. Before you go crazy dealing with fussiness and tears, read these tips to keep sane during the teething years:

  • Buy a teething ring: A firm rubber teething ring is the most durable. A liquid-filled ring could break under the pressure of the baby’s chewing.
  • Keep it cold: A teething ring chilled in the freezer or a cold compress or washcloth can soothe your baby’s gums. Just don’t make it too cold. A frozen teething ring will hurt.
  • Put pressure on your baby’s gums: Use your clean finger or apply a moist washcloth or gauze and gently massage your baby’s gums.
  • Wipe away drool: Your baby will drool a lot during the teething process. Wipe away the drool from the lips and skin frequently to avoid dryness and chapping.
  • Over-the-counter medications: Pain relievers can help if your baby is very fussy. Talk to your doctor to determine the right type of pain reliever and dosage before giving anything to your baby.
  • Teething necklaces: Many moms swear by the amber necklaces that claim to prevent teething pain. Worth a try to see if it works for your baby.

Teething may be a challenging time for both you and your baby, but it’s normal. All 20 baby teeth should be in by age 3 and you’ll have the right solutions for your family figured out well before that. Want more advice? Learn more about how to care for your baby’s new teeth.

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