Teething in a baby occurs at around the age of 6 months. For some children, this process is painless, while for others, it creates real discomfort. How to detect teething in your baby? What are the symptoms and how to relieve them? Here is relevant information on the subject.

Symptoms associated with teething

Until the age of 3, your child may experience some discomfort caused by the teethingt of his or her primary teeth. However, since your little one cannot express himself clearly, it becomes difficult to identify the origin of these discomforts. Fortunately, some symptoms are associated with teething. First, significant signs are the appearance of red cheeks, heavy salivation, swelling of the gums, softer stools, mild fever, diaper rash, nausea and sometimes even vomiting. Note that teething can also affect the psychological state of your child. The symptoms to consider are then bad mood, irritability and of course, an increase in the frequency of crying. Finally, other signs should be analyzed such as a decrease in appetite, a disturbance in sleep or a tendency to bite any type of objects.

Relieve your baby’s ailments

Seeing your child suffer can worry you, but do not panic; There are several tips to relieve your baby’s teething. Actually, did you know that cold has a numbing effect? So why not prepare frozen mashed fruit sticks? Also, it is possible to give him a cloth soaked in cold water or a refrigerated teething ring that he can chew on. In addition, since the discomfort is mainly located in the gums, you can also massage this irritated area using your finger or a toothbrush. If these methods do not work, you can use drugs like acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Finally, since your child needs reassurance, do not forget to cuddle him and bring him all the love possible.

Do you have questions on the subject? Do not hesitate to talk to one of our dental hygienists. They will be happy to offer you their advice on the subject.

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