How to Alleviate Teething Discomfort

Your baby has 20 primary teeth, also called “baby teeth,” under their gum line. These teeth usually start to break through the gums between 6 and 12 months. The teething process is uncomfortable, so your baby may be irritable during the day and have a hard time sleeping at night. Drs. Hardy and Bushell are happy to give tips about teething in Herriman, Utah.

Teething Symptoms
Because teething is uncomfortable, babies often cry or fuss in the days or weeks before each tooth breaks through. Other teething symptoms include:

– Trouble sleeping
– Loss of appetite
– Drooling
– Swollen gums
– Temperature that is slightly higher than normal

If your baby has any of the following symptoms while teething, please call your pediatrician:

– Fever
– Diarrhea
– Rash

Soothing Your Teething Baby
Gently rub your baby’s sore, tender gums to soothe them. You can use a clean finger, a cool spoon, or a moist gauze pad. A teething ring or a pacifier can also help. Avoid teething rings that have liquid inside that could break open. If your child is having a particularly hard time with the teething process, your pediatrician may suggest that you give your baby Tylenol occasionally for the pain.

We invite you to contact Copper Cove Pediatric Dentistry today to learn more and to schedule your child’s next appointment with our dentists.