Babies with Sore Gums

Babies with Sore Gums

Babies and their caregivers often express frustration during the process of teething. It's heartbreaking for parents to see their children suffer. We wrote this essay to maybe provide some guidance for dealing with a teething infant.

Teething can start as early as 3 months of age and last until the child is 3 years old or longer. You will probably see your baby's first tooth erupt through the gums between the ages of four and seven months.

The two front teeth at the bottom of your mouth are usually the first to erupt. The central incisors are those that are closest to the nose. After about 4 to 8 weeks, your baby will start to cut his or her first teeth, the four upper front teeth. Two incisors, one central and one lateral, are shown here.

Your child's lower lateral incisors will start to erupt in about a month. That's the lowest two front teeth on either side. The molars come up next. Your baby's back teeth are for crushing food. Your baby's eyeteeth will emerge as the very last teeth. What you're looking at are the upper canine teeth. Your child will likely have all 20 primary teeth by the time he or she turns three.

Extremely rarely does a newborn start teething in the first few weeks of life or even have one or two teeth at birth. There are no worries here unless the teeth are loose and could cause choking.

Your baby may drool more and want to chew on items all the time when they are teething. While some infants seem to feel no discomfort whatsoever from teething, others can be uncomfortable and fussy for weeks. Some infants have trouble sleeping, are picky eaters, and have fits of crying. Please consult your child's physician if he or she becomes too irritable.

Even though a baby's fever could go up due to teething symptoms like sore and swollen gums, this is not the norm. If a high temperature persists, you should seek medical attention since it likely has another underlying cause.

Wipe your baby's mouth frequently if they drool a lot, as this can prevent rashes. Place a clean cloth under the baby's head while they sleep to absorb any drool.

Provide your infant with a safe chewing item that is both large enough that it will not fit down his or her throat and durable enough that it will not break or be eaten into small pieces. Freeze a washcloth full of water and give it to them to chew on after removing it from the freezer. The use of a rubber teething ring is another option. For your own protection, you should avoid using the ones that contain liquid. There's a chance they'll crack.

Move your finger along your baby's gums. If you're in pain, this might assist. A baby's safety should always come first, so never put a teething ring around their neck. It's possible that acetaminophen could help ease your infant's discomfort. Never administer aspirin to a newborn without first consulting a physician.

Avoid putting your kid to sleep with a bottle, as this is a major cause of tooth decay. Plaque and tooth decay might be caused by the milk or juice pooling in her mouth.

Maintaining your baby's oral health is crucial. These teeth are not permanent and will fall out in due time; however, improper treatment can hasten their loss and leave gaps in your smile. In such a case, the surrounding teeth may shift positions to compensate for the missing tooth, leading to improper placement of the permanent teeth later on.

Even before the baby's teeth appear, you should begin caring for his or her gums. Use a washcloth or gauze to wipe their gums, or a baby-sized toothbrush, but no toothpaste. Brush it with water just when the first tooth comes in.

The American Dental Association suggests taking a kid to the dentist by the time they turn one, when they should have between six and eight teeth. This will allow the dentist to check for abnormalities and provide parents with advice on how to best care for their child's teeth.

It's safe to introduce toothpaste after your child reaches the age of three and can spit it out. Use a very small amount of fluoride-containing toothpaste when caring for young children. Don't give it to them to swallow. Children are particularly susceptible to fluoride poisoning from excessive intake.