Teething and the painful process it is
Teething can be a horrible time for both parents and children but it is unlikely to get to the stage where any invasive treatment like root canals are necessary though recently there have been reports of children aged as little as 3 having to get teeth extracted; it often causes children to become emotional and clingy and may also result in them having a raised temperature, sickness and diarrhoea and a general feeling of being unwell.
Teething generally starts around the age of six months, when children start to develop their first tooth; every child is different and this is only a general guide. Teeth continue to develop over the course of the next few months and by the age of two most children have a full set of milk teeth. When babies are teething, they may tend to dribble more and be more inclined to chew and bite on toys and other objects.
Teething affects all babies in a different way; some are fine, while others suffer enormously when their teeth start coming through. If you have a child that is suffering because they are teething you can give them over the counter pain relief, including sugar-free ibuprofen or paracetamol but you should always check the labels or ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you’re not sure what medication your baby can have. Try to avoid giving them rusks as most contain sugar; instead given them something fairly hard and cold to chew on, like a teething ring or a breadstick. You can also rub sugar free teething gel into their gums; this will help to soothe the gums and reduce pain. A dental job down at the dentist, as offered by many London dentists in a friendly approach, with a check up is a good way to get your child on the way to good oral health.