Teething in Babies is a natural process that occurs in infants when their primary or baby teeth start to grow through their gums for the first time. Although it's a significant moment in a child's development, it is also associated with irritability and discomfort.
Here we clarify the problem of teething, teething syndrome, and its causes, as well as dispel the myths surrounding it, providing solutions and suggestions for parents on how to assist their kids through this stage with more comfort.
What is Teething Syndrome?
Teething syndrome, sometimes known as teething problems or teething issues, comprises a variety of symptoms and signs that infants experience through the teething phase. The symptoms usually begin a couple of months prior to the time that the first tooth appears and can last until the first teeth have erupted. Typically, this occurs at the age of 2 or 3.
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When Does Teething Syndrome Start?
As we discussed above, Teething syndrome, also referred to as teething or primary tooth eruption, typically begins around six months of age in most children, although the timing varies greatly according to each infant and his or her individual development - some infants can begin the process as early as three months while for other it may take twelve months or later.
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What Are the Main Symptoms of Teething?
Common Symptoms of Teething Syndrome:
Gum Discomfort: One of the first signs of teething can be uncomfortable or sore gums caused by pressure exerted by newly emerging teeth on them, leading to soreness or swelling on them. For children, this pressure may create discomfort or pain when tooth eruption begins.
Excessive Drooling: Teething often results in increased saliva production, leading to excessive drooling that may irritate the skin around the mouth and chin. This condition could even result in mouth infections if left unchecked.
Irritability and Restlessness: Infants undergoing teething often exhibit greater irritability and restlessness than usual. This may cause trouble sleeping or cause changes to eating that make eating patterns unstable or affect the overall quality of food intake.
Biting and Gnawing: Babies may show strong urges to chew or bite objects to alleviate pressure and discomfort from their gums and alleviate discomfort. This provides counter pressure that provides irritation relief.
Loss of Appetite: Teething can create discomfort that temporarily reduces food consumption and may contribute to fussiness and reduced intake.
Facial Rash: Drool can lead to facial and neck rashes from its constant presence on skin surfaces, often near the mouth, chin, and neck areas.
You can use heavier food items, such as cold fruits as well as vegetables, for the baby's food.
This is an important step that can help ease irritation caused by teething. Keep an eye on your child throughout the entire time to monitor the chewing habits of your child and avoid the risk of choking.
While teething, the baby's continuous drooling could cause irritation to the skin. Make use of a bib in order to keep the baby's face as dry as possible.
Regular oral care practices such as daily brushing and flossing
Professional deep cleanings and plaque removal
The ongoing use of oral probiotics.
How Probiotics Work To Control Bad Breath
One, the probiotics compete with the existing bad bacteria and reduce their presence by “crowding them out”
Two, the probiotics produce BLIS or “bacteriocin-like-inhibitory-substances” which is a technical way of stating that one probiotic strain (bacteria) can produce a substance that inhibits or kills off other bacteria. Three, by working to control gingivitis, gum disease and tooth decay these probiotics reduce the very sources of bacteria-generated odors in the mouth.
How Do Oral Probiotics Work to Fight Tooth Decay?
First, oral probiotics can break into and colonize your mouth's biofilm, replacing the "bad" bacteria with good.
Second, the beneficial oral probiotics compete against the bad bacteria. In effect they crowd out the "bad" bacteria by establishing themselves in the limited space of the biofilm.
Third, now, with a lower volume of S. Mutans, and other acid-forming bacteria, the teeth and gums are not under the constant, disintegrating attack of acids.
Fourth, at the same time, the oral probiotics are producing alkaline byproducts. This action not only reduces the acids but inhibits the growth of "bad" bacteria as they thrive in acidic environments.
Fifth, as a part of the biofilm, the oral probiotics are able to make their way into those difficult to reach deep areas of the teeth and gums. Once there they can continuously work, 24/7, to create a balanced environment that inhibits tooth decay and gum disease while promoting the healing process.
How do Oral Probiotics Help Against Gum Disease?
First, our oral probiotics are chosen for their ability to penetrate into and to colonize within the biofilm (plaque) and to survive in the oral environment
Second, these oral probiotics have the ability to successfully compete against the harmful bacteria. There are limited resources in the biofilm and with more beneficial bacteria present then fewer harmful bacteria can exist
Third, it is not the presence of plaque that is so much the problem, it is the acids and toxins produced by certain bacteria that lead to gum disease and tooth decay. Fewer harmful bacteria in the plaque=lowered toxins and acids
Fourth, our oral probiotics improve your mouth's pH balance. This has the effect of reducing acid levels and establishes a pH level that inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria
Fifth, unlike brushing or flossing our oral probiotics work their way into those difficult to reach "hideout" zones and so they will work “around the clock” and not just when you brush or floss
Studies have shown a clear reduction in plaque levels and gingivitis symptoms when oral probiotics were administered to patients with moderate to severe gingivitis.
