{"id":10261,"date":"2016-07-14T09:02:32","date_gmt":"2016-07-14T16:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/?p=10261"},"modified":"2026-01-08T19:38:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:38:15","slug":"care-teething-baby-pediatric-dentist-oral-hygiene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/2016\/07\/14\/care-teething-baby-pediatric-dentist-oral-hygiene\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Care For Your Teething Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TEETHING IS NO FUN<\/strong>\u00a0for babies or parents. Some babies\u2019 teeth erupt with no problems at all but for others, it could be a long and painful process. Besides giving your child plenty of tender loving care, here are some things you can do to care for your child\u2019s mouth during the teething phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Be Aware of Teething Signs and Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When your little one finally starts teething, it\u2019s normal for them to be fussy and irritable. Common symptoms are difficulty sleeping, decrease in appetite and increased drooling.<\/strong> It\u2019s also normal for their temperature to increase slightly when they\u2019re teething, however, high-grade fevers are not normal. If your child seems overly cranky or has a high fever, call your physician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When teething begins is different for each child.<\/strong> While the average time teeth begin to appear is around 4 to 6 months, teething can begin anywhere between three and 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Can Keep Your Child Comfortable With These Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your baby may seem inconsolable while teething but here are some things you can do to soothe and ease their pain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n