From the age of six months, babies begin to cut their teeth. Each child has this process individually. Some children endure it painlessly and calmly. But most often, the fact that the baby begins to erupt teeth, parents will know in advance.
Swollen and red gums, moods, poor sleep and loss of appetite in a child are only a small part of the symptoms associated with the appearance of teeth. Today, there are many different ways and means to alleviate the suffering of the baby. Among them, painkillers and anti-inflammatory ointments, gels, drops and even candles.
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Teething symptoms
Signs of teething are different and depend on the individual characteristics of the infant. But a number of common, most common symptoms can be identified:
- Redness and swelling of the gums.
- Increased salivation.
- The desire to nibble any items.
- Loss of appetite.
- Restless sleep
- The deterioration of the general condition.
- Immediately before the appearance of teeth - the appearance of a white band on the gums.
- Temperature rise.
Possible accompanying symptoms include - diarrhea, wet cough, runny nose.
Biologically active substances that begin to stand out in the process of teething increase the temperature. An increase in temperature during this period to 37–38.5 degrees is considered normal.
How to help the child?
All the means by which you can ease the pain and discomfort can be combined into three groups:
- "Home" and special teethers.
- Medications in the form of gels, ointments, drops, suppositories.
- Folk remedies.
Until a teether has been purchased, a baby who does not have a single tooth can be offered a homemade option in the form of drying, crackers, apples, carrots. As a teether, you can use your finger, massaging them from time to time gums.
Teethers offered in stores and pharmacies may have a different shape, color and material of manufacture. You can choose such a device from latex, rubber, silicone, plastic. In some of them there are special openings for gels and ointments, with the help of which a painkiller can get on the baby’s gums without being noticed. The teether is selected individually. It all depends on the preferences of the child.
Coldness can be used as an anesthetic, which will soothe the pain and reduce swelling. You can use a cold spoon or a rag, chilled teether, frozen banana or dryer.
Gels and ointments for gums when teething
Many dental children's gels include anesthetic, which promotes rapid pain relief. It acts only superficially, so it does not penetrate into the bloodstream of the child. Gels with analgesic effect are available without the inclusion of anesthetic. Most often they contain herbal ingredients.
Baby Doctor "First teeth"
The gel contains only natural ingredients in the form of extracts of calendula, plantain, chamomile, echinacea.It will relieve irritation and inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and gums, eliminates pain. The product has no taste or smell. Its regular use facilitates teething without causing any side effects to the child. Thanks to these properties, Baby Doctor Gel can be used even for babies. A contraindication to use is only hypersensitivity to the plant components that are part.
Dentol
The tool contains benzocaine, which has a rapid analgesic effect. After just a minute, the gel begins to act, maintaining the effect of pain relief for two hours. You can use it when teething in children from four months of age.
Contraindications to the use of Dentol is:
- hypersensitivity to benzocaine;
- the presence of multiple wounds in the gums.
Side effects of the drug does not cause, but there is the possibility of individual intolerance. In the case of hyperemia in the area of application and with the appearance of itching or swelling in a child, the use of the gel should be stopped.
Kamistad
The composition of the child drug includes:
- Lidocaine - quickly relieves pain.
- Chamomile flower tincture with anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, regenerating and healing properties.
Kamistad gel is valid for a long time. Due to the high lidocaine content, the agent can only be used as directed by the doctor.
When used in recommended doses, the drug does not cause side effects. In rare cases, hyperemia and burning sensation may occur.
Parsoral "First teeth"
Due to the plant extracts included with the composition, the drug is one of the most popular painkillers used in teething in a child. Extracts Roman Chamomile, Saffron Flowers Seed and root Althea medicinal have anesthetic, soothing and softening effect on the mucous membrane of the gums.
Side effects in the application of Parsorala not identified. Contraindication is only hypersensitivity to the components of the gel.
Calgel
Calgellialidocaine contained in the drug blocks the excitability of the nerve end membranes, due to which the pain quickly passes. For the suppression of harmful organisms responsible cytiridine chloride.
With prolonged use on the gums of the child may appear local irritant effect and allergies. Contraindications to the use of Kalgel are:
- hypersensitivity to the drug;
- hypotension;
- heart failure;
- bradycardia;
- kidney and liver failure;
- violation of intraventricular conduction.
Holisal Gel
The active ingredient of the drug is the anesthetic effect of choline salicylate. Its action is aimed at eliminating the cause of pain during teething. The active substance reduces swelling and squeezing, making the pain go away. Analgesic effect comes after two or three minutes after applying baby gel and lasts up to eight hours.
Holisal-Gel removes swelling and inflammation of the gums and protects the microflora of the oral cavity from the penetration of pathogenic microbes. Its advantage is the absence of lidocaine in the composition of the drug. Since the use of the drug does not reduce the sensitivity of the tongue, it can be used with breastfeeding. As a side effect, self-eliminating short-term burning may occur.
Dentinox
The local anesthetic gel has a distinct smell of chamomile and mint. The drug quickly eliminates the discomfort and pain during teething and prevents the development of inflammatory processes in the child's gums and mucous membranes of the mouth.
In addition to the infusion of chamomile and other biologically active substances, it contains lidocaine, therefore, Dentinox is not recommended for use when breastfeeding. It is contraindicated in children who have an innate hypersensitivity to fructose. Side effects of the gel include:
- itching;
- allergic reactions;
- skin rash
- angioedema.
If any of them occur, the use of the drug should be discontinued and consult a pediatrician.
Traumel C
Homeopathic remedy in the form of ointment, facilitating the process of teething. It consists of various herbs:
-
yarrow; - daisy;
- chamomile;
- Echinacea;
- marigold;
- arnica;
- belladonna.
Traumel C is prescribed to relieve inflammation when teething in a child. Ointment can not be used for children up to three years of age and with hypersensitivity to its components.
Since ointments on the gums are worse fixed and quickly washed off with saliva, compared with gels, they are used less frequently.
How to use baby gels when teething?
Before using the drug is recommended to carefully study its instructions and consult with your doctor. Especially important consider side effects.
Means, which include lidocaine, on the gums of infants are applied only after meals. To achieve maximum effect, you must observe the following rules:
- Use gels only with severe discomfort during teething.
- Do not apply a large amount of money on children's gums.
- Use gels no more than three to five times a day.
- Apply the product with a cotton swab or thoroughly washed finger, while performing massage movements.
Usually, painkillers for children’s gels and ointments are applied for several days when the child’s first teeth erupt and after the age of one year. When the remaining teeth appear, there are usually no marked pain and inflammatory signs.
Dantinorm Baby - teething drops
French homeopathic remedy is made on the basis of natural herbs. The following will help to save the child from unpleasant feelings and to maximally ease his condition drug components:
- Indian ivy will eliminate pain and relieve inflammation.
- Medicinal rhubarb will help with digestive disorders.
- Pharmacy chamomile relieve inflammation and irritation.
The special formula which is a basis of drops is completely safe for children. The product does not contain alcohol, sugar, dyes and lactose. The drug has no side effects, so you can use it when teething in children of any age.
Drops are available in special sachetsin which there are plastic containers of 1 ml. Using them is very simple. It is enough to turn the closing head of one of the containers, direct the capsule with the hole down and press it so that the liquid gets into the child’s mouth.
Teething Candles
Rectal candles are the most convenient way to help the baby during the period when his teeth are cut. They are indispensable for pain in the gums and fever.
Cefecone D. The drug contains paracetamol, which has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. Cefecone D can be used for children from one month old. For one kilogram of child's weight, 10–15 mg of the drug is used. Frequency of use - 2-3 times a day.
Viburcol. Homeopathic remedy with antipyretic and sedative effect. The composition of the candles includes:
- plantago major;
- Pulsatilla;
- belladonna;
- chamomile;
- Dulcamara Solyanum;
- Calcium carbonicum.
Up to six months old baby used one candle twice a dayAfter six months of age, baby candles can be applied from four to six times a day. There are no contraindications to their use.
For each child, the means for eliminating pain, inflammation and alleviating the condition is selected individually.Gels and ointments are used only in cases where the baby suffers greatly. When applying them, it is necessary to strictly comply with all the requirements of the instructions, and not to smear the gums at the first squeak of the child. Compliance with the recommendations will help you to easily transfer the period of teething and avoid unpleasant consequences.
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