{"id":36,"date":"2023-05-04T19:23:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T19:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/?p=36"},"modified":"2023-06-08T19:25:35","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T19:25:35","slug":"my-child-is-teething-what-should-i-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/my-child-is-teething-what-should-i-do\/","title":{"rendered":"My Child Is Teething; What Should I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-300x201.png\" alt=\"an image of a child biting a teething ring\" class=\"wp-image-37\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image.png 842w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you have a young child, you should know that their first baby teeth will usually make their grand entrance around 6 months of age, although sometimes signs of teething start sooner than this. In any case, you\u2019ve got your work cut out for you; helping your little one to navigate this process isn\u2019t always easy, especially knowing that they\u2019re uncomfortable! Keep reading to learn more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">your pediatric dentist<\/a> about the teething process and some obvious signs that it\u2019s occurring, along with some ways you can soothe your child\u2019s pain and help them through this journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obvious Signs That Your Child Is Teething<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to predict when your child\u2019s first few teeth will begin emerging; sometimes there are signs and symptoms that manifest and indicate it\u2019s occurring, but other times, it might suddenly take you and your little one by surprise! While most babies get their first tooth around 6 months of age, sometimes symptoms begin occurring as soon as 2 or 3 months. Other times, babies don\u2019t get their first tooth until their first birthday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since every child will experience teething differently and on a unique timeline, it\u2019s worth highlighting a few commonly associated symptoms. Here are some of the first signs of teething:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drooling<\/strong> \u2013 Teething can stimulate a lot of drooling, even to the point where it causes rashes to form. To counter this, you can fasten a bib to your child to keep them more comfortable; you can also gently wipe their chin throughout the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coughing<\/strong> \u2013 A constant mouthful of spit can make babies cough and\/or gag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rubbing their cheeks or pulling their ears<\/strong> \u2013 Children might pull or tug on their ears and cheeks in reaction to aching gums throughout the teething process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refusing to eat<\/strong> \u2013 Teething babies can be fussy about eating, and if they\u2019re still nursing, the suction might further irritate their gums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Irritability<\/strong> \u2013 This is perhaps the most obvious sign that your child is teething; while some children breeze through teething, others experience a good bit of discomfort in their gums that makes them cranky and feel out of sorts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Changes in sleeping patterns <\/strong>\u2013 Your child\u2019s discomfort might disrupt their sleep and stir them at night, which can cause changes to their rest patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Soothe My Child While They\u2019re Teething?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child isn\u2019t on their own when it comes to teething\u2014there are many ways you can alleviate their discomfort and help them get through this process! One of the best things you can do is provide your child with a teething toy; these are a special type of teething relief product that your baby can safely chew on to provide soothing counter pressure for their gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also apply something cold to your baby\u2019s inflamed and sore gums to provide further relief. Something like a refrigerated teething toy or a wet washcloth can do the trick. You might also give your child a chilled drink or cold food, like yogurt or applesauce. Pain relievers can also be used, so long as they\u2019re safe for use in children and you follow the dosing recommendations. It\u2019s worth mentioning that numbing agents or over-the-counter topicals shouldn\u2019t be used, as they might lead to complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Linda A. Steele received her DDS from the Baylor College of Dentistry (now known as the Texas A&amp;M Health Science Center at Dallas School of Dentistry) and is a proud member of several professional dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Her practice in Coppell is proud to offer a wide range of pediatric services for children of all ages. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to schedule a visit for your child, don\u2019t hesitate to contact Dr. Steele through her practice\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone for further assistance. <strong>Telephone: (972) 315-3355.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a young child, you should know that their first baby teeth will usually make their grand entrance around 6 months of age, although sometimes signs of teething start sooner than this. In any case, you\u2019ve got your work cut out for you; helping your little one to navigate this process isn\u2019t always [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Signs Your Child Is Teething | Coppell Dentist | Dr. Linda Steele<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you suspect your child is teething, here\u2019s more about this process and some ways you can help to alleviate their discomfort.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/my-child-is-teething-what-should-i-do\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Signs Your Child Is Teething | Coppell Dentist | Dr. Linda Steele\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"If you suspect your child is teething, here\u2019s more about this process and some ways you can help to alleviate their discomfort.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image.png\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/my-child-is-teething-what-should-i-do\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/my-child-is-teething-what-should-i-do\/\",\"name\":\"Signs Your Child Is Teething | Coppell Dentist | Dr. Linda Steele\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/my-child-is-teething-what-should-i-do\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/my-child-is-teething-what-should-i-do\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-300x201.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-05-04T19:23:25+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-06-08T19:25:35+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/dba9f48b343f18cca7d2af384aba8491\"},\"description\":\"If you suspect your child is teething, here\u2019s more about this process and some ways you can help to alleviate their discomfort.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/my-child-is-teething-what-should-i-do\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/my-child-is-teething-what-should-i-do\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/my-child-is-teething-what-should-i-do\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image.png\",\"width\":842,\"height\":563},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/my-child-is-teething-what-should-i-do\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"My Child Is Teething; What Should I Do?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.drlindasteele.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Linda A. 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