In this article, I would like to highlight the points that I consider important in terms of misconceptions and unnecessary drug use in babies during teething.
One of the most confusing points is tooth-related fever!
During the teething period If there is fever in children, it should be kept in mind that there may be another accompanying disease before attaching the tooth. In the presence of fever of 38° and above, it may be necessary to evaluate for a non-dental infection disease.
Deciduous teeth that exist in the jaw structure usually begin to erupt between the 6th month and the 1st age. In many children, 20 milk teeth are completed at the age of 3 and serve until the age of 6-7 years.
When the teething period will start varies from baby to baby. While some babies may be born with one or more of their teeth coming out, some babies may not have teeth yet even in their first birthday.
What are the Symptoms of Teething?
• Grumpy • Sleep problems • Anorexia • Constipation or diarrhea • Increased salivation • Pain or itching in the ears • Rashes around the mouth • Slowed weight gain or weight loss • Fever
All of the symptoms may not be seen in the infant.
Relief with temporary solutions is recommended.
How can I relieve a teething baby?
Using a teether to relieve itching,
Massaging the gums with frozen breast milk wrapped in a net.
Massaging the gums with your finger with cold water will relax the baby.
Painkillers containing paracetamol can also be used if the complaints are very intense.
As a teether, you can prefer non-colored and non-plastic teething apparatus in a cooled state.
This During this period, you can make your baby forget the pain with games and toys that he likes or will love.
I do not recommend using tooth gels or products known as tooth relaxers in the market.
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