What happens in the Baby Teething Process
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The baby teething process can be quite upsetting for a lot of babies, and not only for the child but for the parents too, as it is very hard to watch their little one go through this distressing time. Unfortunately there is really no way to cure the pain caused in the baby teething process completely, but there are certain things that you can do to alleviate it and thus soothe your baby during this testing period.
The Baby Teething Process
When a baby begins teething, there is really no set pattern on when it will begin or how long it will take. In Actual fact a few babies are born with some teeth already through! Each situation is different, and so while one baby may go through intense pain during the baby teething process, another may not make a fuss or experience very little pain at all.
In total there will be twenty teeth that come in, and most children will have a full set of these primary teeth by the time they are around two or three years old. These teeth will usually last them until around the age of six, and this is when the teeth begin to become loose and fall out and the second set of teeth start to push through the gums. Although this process is also painful, it is much easier to deal with because the child is older.
Symptoms of Teething
There are various signs and symptoms that will become noticeable when your infant starts going through the baby teething process, and the most obvious one is irritability. As the sharp teeth begin to rise closer to the surface of your infant’s gums, they will generally become increasingly sore and painful, and this usually leads to your baby becoming very fussy.
The pain and discomfort will most often be worse during the time when the first few teeth come in, as this is when the gums are the most sensitive, but they then begin to toughen up as more teeth come in and the baby will tend to become accustomed to the sensations of teething and will learn to live with them.
A chin rash caused by the drool that forms from the excess saliva in the baby’s mouth or red cheeks are other common symptoms of teething. Cheek rubbing and ear pulling are also telltale signs, as pain in the gums may travel to the ears and cheeks, particularly when the back molars begin coming in.
There are various forms of teething help available that you can offer to your baby during this tough time in order to help relieve the pain for them, such as chilled teething rings or teething gel which you rub on the gums to numb the pain. Just make sure that anything you are giving to them is safe and is not going to harm them in any way. If you are unsure always check with your doctor or pharmacist.
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