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What are the systoms of teething:
-Heavy Drooling
-Low grade fever(< 100 degree)
-Grouchy and fussy
-Desire to chew and bite
-Change or trouble in Eating and sleeping habits
-Swollen gums.
-Red and tender, puffy gums
-Baby wanting to put objects or fingures in their mouth
-Biting and gnawing
What are not the symtoms of teething?
Following are not the symptoms of teething and should be evaluated by your child's doctor.
-Cough
-Diarrhea
-High Fever
-Cold
What can you do to help your child during teething?
-Cold pacifier.
-Chilled(not frozen) teething ring.
-Massage your child's gum with clean finger.
-Over the counter teething oinment.
-Over the counter children's tylenol or motrin.
-Suck on cold wet cloth.
-Drool Cloth to prevent skin irritation.
-Baby teething toys.
Do you need to take your child to dentist?
If you notice any problematic symtoms like "Thrush", see your dentist.
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