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Teething
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A guide to teething
Most babies begin teething between 4 to eight months. Some babies are born with one or two teeth, while others can still have no teeth even at the age of one. In either case there is no cause for concern. The first teeth provide a very rough guide for the second adult teeth. They also affect early speech development, the ability to eat a solid diet, and the overall appearance of your child. Therefore it is important that the first teeth are looked after and that the pain and discomfort associated with teething, is kept to a minimum. Teething can make your baby grizzly or downright miserable. The gum tissue may look red and inflamed and the cheeks flushed. If your baby refuses solid food, then you can offer extra breast or formula milk as well as cooled boiled water. If dribbling is a problem, dab your baby's mouth and chin gently to dry the skin and apply a thin layer of barrier cream for added protection. Ignore old wives tales that teething causes chestiness, rashes, fever, diarrhoea or convulsions. If your baby has any of these, always get medical advice immediately from your General Medical Practitioner or Health Visitor. Making teething less of a pain You may find that your baby gets relief if you rub the affected gum with your clean finger or allow him or her to chew on a teething ring. Avoid rusks containing sugar because they cause tooth decay, and it is not a good idea to encourage babies or children to develop a 'sweet tooth'. Raw carrots should also be avoided because babies can choke on them. Bonjela Oral Pain-Relieving Gel (suitable from the age of four months) may be rubbed on your babies sore gum to calm the inflammation and relieve the pain. It also has the advantage of being sugar-free. Looking after new teeth As soon as the first tooth has come through, start a cleaning routine twice a day. This will be the foundation of dental hygiene for the rest of your baby's life. A soft baby toothbrush can be used, or if you find it easier, wrap a clean piece of flannel or gauze round your finger to clean your baby's teeth. Regular brushing should remove plaque build-up. Plaque is the sticky, colourless, transparent film which builds up on the teeth. This contains food debris, bacteria and saliva. The bacteria in the plaque convert sugar into acid which causes tooth decay. When you brush your child's, you should use a sugar-free children's toothpaste. Children's toothpastes do not contain fluoride because very young children find it very hard to spit, and consequently swallow a lot of toothpaste during brushing. Fluoride in the form of tablets or drops, should only be given to children if the local water supply is low in fluoride. When your baby is six months old, you should take him or her to the dentist for the first time. Check-ups should then occur every 4 to 6 months. However, if there is any sign of a problem, you should arrange an appointment with a dentist as soon as possible. By the age of two and a half, your toddler should be able to brush his or her own teeth under your supervision. However, you should continue to supervise your child's brushing technique until the age of six or seven. If you are in doubt, always seek medical or dental advice. Remember, always put safety first. When using medicines, ALWAYS read the label. If in doubt, ask a pharmacist for guidance. This information has been supplied by Reckitt and Colman Products Ltd |
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