What are the signs of teething and how do I comfort a teething child?
The main signs of teething are red and swollen gums over the erupting tooth and the cheek on that side can appear flushed. Often, you may notice more drooling from your child than normal and general irritability. Disturbed sleep patterns can also occur. Remember, diarrhea and fever do not necessarily accompany teething. Here are a few tips to comfort a teething child. Gently massage the gum with a clean finger. A pacifier may have a soothing effect as well. The childs need to bite on something hard can be satisfied with a teething ring or a sugar-free rusk. A sugar-free analgesic for your child can lessen the pain. If you have any concerns about teething or how your childs teeth are erupting, come on in because we truly love seeing children in our office.
