Question 1

what is the best way to stop teething pain? is orajel safe to use on babies? i haven't really heard of anything else that can help babies with teething pain.

Accepted Answer

There : There are small teething rings made to be frozen that you can let you child chew on.  Sometimes a clean wash rag will do the trick also.  Orajel is generally not recommended for infants because if too much is applied it can be swallowed and cause temporary numbness of the tongue and throat making it difficult for them to swallow.

Contact you pediatrician for recommendations on what analgesic you can use.

Question 2

what is the best way to clean my infant's teeth? she's getting her first teeth in, and we don't know what method is best or easiest.

Accepted Answer

Durham,
Gauze : Durham, 
gauze will work for now, but an infant finger brush is best.  Gerber sells one with a tube of non-fluoride baby toothpaste.  Infants tend not to be too happy but don't let that discourage you.   You should also know your finger won't be too enthusiastic either.
Hope this is helpful, 
michael i. Wollock, dmd, agd fellow
dentistry at suburban square
610-649-0313
www.Dentistryatsuburbansquare.Com.

Question 3

what kind of pain reliever is best for a teething infant?

Accepted Answer

Pain relief: Cold serves as an excellent pakin relief for teething children. Have him suck on a cold wash cloth or chew on a frozen bagel half

Question 4

when do babies start teething?

Accepted Answer

Teething: Most babies get their first tooth around six months  and then a new tooth about every month or so - a typical 1 year old may have six teeth.  However some babies are born with teeth (natal teeth) and some babies don’t get their first tooth until they are 1,  there is a wide range for normal development.  Kids may lose their first tooth around age 5, barring trauma.

Question 5

when do babies begin teething?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Usually 6-7 months.It can vary.

Question 6

hi, how many months does babies start teething?

Accepted Answer

Six month: The four front teeth; two upper and two lower;
usually erupt first, beginning as early as six
months after birth. Most kids have a full set (20 teeth) of primary teeth by the time they are 3 years old.

Question 7

can a babies temperature reach 102 while teething?

Accepted Answer

Teething: No. The current consensus is that teething does not cause significant fever. While it may cause irritability and sleep disturbance, fever >100.4 is most likely due to a coincident illness such a viral upper respiratory infection, otitis media, etc.

Question 8

what is the normal age to start teething in babies?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The first teeth to erupt are usually the 2 lower front teeth at around 6 months. It is possible for babies to be born with teeth or take as long as a year to erupt but the average is 6 months. Most children should have all 20 primary teeth fully erupted by age 2 or 2 and half years of age.

Question 9

what are some other things to do for teething babies?

Accepted Answer

Toys and medicatons: Teething hurts you child and your ears. You can try pain medications like children's tylenol (acetaminophen) , ice chips, a soft clean chew toy.  But don't use topical dental pain mess like oragel, they are not meant for infants.

Question 10

what are the benefits of having a small metal strip used as teething necklace on babies?

Accepted Answer

See below: There are no specific benefits. And, i would not recommend it.

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