Conditions
TEETHING
Symptoms
Baby’s teeth can begin to emerge through the gum line as early as 3 months and may continue until 36 months. Usually a baby’s first teeth will arrive at around 6-7 months and may be detected as a small pale white bump on the gum line. For many baby’s, emerging teeth may not be a happy experience and may result in pain, redness and swollen gums. Other symptoms of teething include plenty of drooling and chewing, irritability and disrupted eating and sleeping.
Causes
The discomfort of teething is caused by emerging ‘milk teeth’ through the baby’s gums.
How to treat it
A topical oral pain-relieving gel such as Herron Baby Teething Gel can be used for the temporary relief of pain from teething. Other analgesics such as infant paracetamol can also be used. Ensure that you always read the label or consult your healthcare professional for directions before use.
Lifestyle Considerations
Herron Baby Teething Gel can also be used to assist adults and teenagers in the relief of pain and discomfort from mouth ulcers, abrasions or irritated gums and lips from new dentures.
Sourced from:
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
www.rch.com.au
www.chw.edu.au
www.cyh.com
How Herron Can Help
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Baby Teething Gel
Herron Baby Teething Gel is specially formulated for the temporary relief of pain for teething babies, helping the whole family get a good night’s sleep. more