Home Remedies to Calm Teething Babies

Overland Park Family Dental
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:41:43 +0000
Dental Health, Dental Tips, Kids Dental

Teething can be tough--on your baby, and on you! Read our blog post for tips to help you both get through it. We offer some easy at-home tips to soothe your child’s aching gums.

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Teething can be tough–on your baby, and on you! We’re here to help you both get through it with some easy at-home tips to soothe your child’s aching gums.

Massage the Gums

Who doesn’t love a massage? Your baby’s gums certainly do. Simply using a clean finger or a moist square of gauze to rub along your little one’s gums will ease some of the pain and discomfort of teething.

Cool & Calm

A chilly sensation can provide a nice dose of relief to a teething child. Try a cool washcloth or teething ring on the gums. Don’t give your child anything frozen, however, as that would be too harsh.

Try Some Crunch

If your baby is ready, solid foods can be a great alternative to the teething ring. Try peeled cucumber, refrigerate for some extra, chilly relief, and let them gnaw away. Just keep an eye on your baby so that he or she doesn’t choke.

Ease the Pain

If these methods just aren’t cutting it, there are drugs you can give your baby to help lessen the pain of teething. Find a children’s over-the-counter painkiller, such as Children’s Motrin or Tylenol, for some extra help with the ache.

Kid-Friendly Dental Care at Overland Park Family Dental

It’s so important that kids see a dentist regularly from an early age. In fact, it’s recommended that your child have their first dental checkup by the time they turn one. If it’s time for your little one to see a dentist, look no further than Overland Park Family Dental. At our kid-approved office we offer video games, a treasure chest full of prizes, and pillows and blankets to keep our young patients comfortable and entertained. Contact us today and we’ll be happy to book appointments for the whole family.