Teething Tips


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Your baby’s first set of teeth will usually emerge at about 6 months of age. Although discomfort and irritability are normal in teething babies, there are other symptoms that may be the warning signs of a more serious problem.

Here are some basics that parents should know about teething, courtesy of the American Dental Association:

  • Irritability, fussiness, drooling, and loss of appetite are common symptoms of teething.
  • Diarrhea, rash, and fever are not caused by teething, and should be evaluated by a doctor.
  • Small cysts near erupting teeth are common and harmless.
  • Tender gums may be soothed with a teething ring, pacifier, or a cream that helps numb the gums.
  • Gums can also be massaged with a clean finger or damp piece of gauze.
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