Every child must go through a period of teething, which usually turns out to be not as stable as we would like. However, modern medicine is ready to help!
Sometimes children can experience the eruption stage absolutely calmly. However, in most cases, a process develops that leads to the appearance of unpleasant symptoms and a deterioration in general well-being.
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Teething Symptoms
What symptoms should be noted?
- The child begins to show capriciousness, and his sleep is disturbed.
- Gums may become inflamed in the mouth and become red.
- Children tend to gnaw everything.
- The temperature during eruption rises to 38. At the same time, in order for her to sleep, it takes a maximum of three days.
- The following symptoms appear in the oral cavity: burning, itching, feeling of internal distention of teeth, gums. Most often, it is because of these manifestations that the child does not sleep well, refuses to eat, and becomes nervous.
Special medications contribute to the elimination of the above clinical picture.
What measures should be taken?
Doctors recommend use modern gels. Such tools are characterized by the presence of anesthetic that has a superficial effect, which implies the absence of penetration into the bloodstream. Anesthetic can reduce pain, which leads to the relief of the child's condition. If this substance is absent, components of plant origin can be just as effective. In addition, teething gels may contain other ingredients needed to relieve the inflammatory process, other symptoms.
Classification of teething gels
- Gels with analgesic effect. In this case, the base becomes an anesthetic, and most often - lidocaine hydrochloride. Anesthetic gels act superficially, which guarantees the achievement of maximum effect in the shortest possible time. It is important to note that the composition also includes antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, homeopathic components, suggesting the possibility of a combined effect on the child’s body. Thus, the process of growing teeth ceases to bother.
- Gels used in the growth of teeth and simultaneous inflammation of the gums, can be performed on a homeopathic basis. In this case, the composition includes plant extracts that can guarantee an anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect.
- Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory gels, are the means of local exposure, which can not guarantee long-term elimination of pain. However, such anesthetic gels when teething can not be used more than six times a day.
Anesthetic gels of the combined type
Calgel It is one of the best combined gels that can facilitate the clinical picture of teething. The purpose of the application is to reduce the intensity of pain, as well as prevent inflammation of the mucous membrane of the gums. It is important to note that the tool can be used after the child is five months old.Among the advantages it should be noted the rapid achievement of the desired anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect. Unfortunately, there are various contraindications, and there is an increased risk of developing allergies. Be prepared for the fact that Kalgel is sold only by prescription.
Dentinox - gel, which consists of three components. As a result, the tool has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect and can relieve irritation of the gums in a child, due to which the eruption ceases to significantly impair health. This is due to the presence in the composition of local anesthetics, infusion of medicinal chamomile. The components are herbal and effective, so even if the child is only four months old, the gel can already be used. In addition, the tool is suitable for adults who grow wisdom teeth.
However, the drug leads to an increased risk of allergy, and is not recommended for use by people who are particularly sensitive to fructose. If the gum was damaged, Dentinox will also not work.
Kamistad - the perfect gel, which is suitable in those periods when active wisdom teeth grow. The tool can be useful if you develop inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth, gums. The action can be analgesic, anti-inflammatory, which suggests a high level of effectiveness. It is important to note that Kamistad cannot be used for children under the age of 12, and adults are the main audience. Gel can be dispensed in a pharmacy without a prescription and not interfere with the management of road transport, work with special mechanisms.
Dentol baby - anesthetic gel that is recommended for teething teeth in babies, children, adults. Even for a child, this tool is useful and completely safe. Take into account that the gel can not be used for more than one week and more often four times a day. Among the advantages it should be noted democratic price, no irritating effect on the teeth and gums, the minimum level of toxicity. Baby dentol, which is recommended for babies, still has disadvantages, namely, the prohibition of use in the development of inflammation and the presence of gum damage, an increased risk of allergy symptoms.
Holisal - an ideal gel, which is used for teething and adverse symptoms. The tool has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial effects. You can reduce tissue swelling, relieve inflammation and pain. Among the advantages it should be noted that there are no risks when using and good absorbency when applied to the gums, the possibility of using women during pregnancy, lactation. Cholisal can be used only if the child is one year old and he has grow teeth. Among the disadvantages are the high cost, the ban on use for people who are hypersensitive to salicylates.
Effective Homeopathic Gels with Teeth Growth
Baby doctor - an effective homeopathic gel, which is ideal for babies who have teeth erupting. Each child can be confident in the safety of the funds, because it consists only of herbal ingredients. You can count on anesthetic, anti-inflammatory effect, manifested in the shortest possible time. If the child is three months old, you can use the gel. Baby Doctor is suitable for unlimited applications per day. Among the shortcomings should be noted individual intolerance to the components of the drug, so you need to focus only on your child, and not on the advice of friends.
Pansoral first teeth. Among the best gels recommended when teething milk teeth, it should be noted Pansoral first teeth.The tool has a calming, soothing effect. Efficiency is high due to the presence of plant extracts in the composition. Children from four months of age may already note a high level of gel effectiveness. When using the proposed means, the effect will be weak, but at the same time the safety of use and naturalness are worthy advantages.
Features of the use of gels
Each tool is offered with detailed instructions for use, which should be taken into account. When choosing a remedy recommended for teething, special care should be taken. If you care about the health of your child, you should consult with an experienced physician in time, and not listen to the advice of girlfriends. Be prepared for the fact that gels include anesthetics that can lead to the development of an allergic reaction. If your child has a predisposition to allergies, you need to choose only the safest remedy.
When choosing a gel for gums when teething, you need to take into account the age of your child. For example, if the restriction applies to the age of one year, then the proposed remedy will not work even for an 11-month-old child.
pay attention to quantity and frequency of use gel. By following the instructions for use, you can avoid undesirable consequences in the treatment and the desire to remove the unpleasant symptoms in a child.
When teething, the child may suffer from unpleasant symptoms, which are successfully eliminated with the help of therapeutic gels, but the effectiveness of the means and the safety of use must be guaranteed. Choose a teething gel, focusing on the needs of your child and the recommendations of an experienced doctor.