That means you are going to have months of teething while all the primary teeth come in. The molars are usually the most painful when they erupt because they are bigger. However, the first couple of teeth erupting will be the most difficult for your child because they are having something different and painful happening to them. That is as much scary as it is physically painful.
Ways exist to ease the pain of teething. Put teething rings in the refrigerator and give a cool one to the baby. Make sure it isn't frozen and make that it's a solid teething ring rather than one containing liquid. You can also use a clean frozen or wet washcloth to suck on. You can also massage their gums with clean fingers.
Teething biscuits are generally fine to use but you should watch the child while they eat it because a broken chunk could be a choking hazard.
Don't soak teething rings or other items in a sugary drink or substance because they may cause cavities. Some over-the-counter remedies work but you will need to talk to your dentist about which one is best for your child, given his or her age and weight. They will also tell you how many times you can use an OTC remedy safely. Remember, teething is going to last for months so you can't rely on medications all the time.
Our dentists at Taunton Village Dental will be happy to guide you on how to relieve your child's teething pain while keeping them safe. We want to be your pediatric dental expert and look forward to taking care of your whole family.
