Feb 19 2010
We crib so much when we develop our wisdom teeth. Imagine the pain and the discomfort babies go through when they are teething. Our babies can’t even express themselves or seek remedies like we can. As elders, we need to be sensitive towards their need and pay extra attention to them when they are teething. [...]
Sep 11 2009
Teething is terrible. You may not remember how you felt when you had all those teeth growing in your mouth, but a look at any growing kid will make you thank having passed that phase. However, the worst is not over yet. Count your teeth and if you don’t have 32 yet, be prepared for [...]
Aug 23 2009
Do I need to clean my child’s mouth even before he starts teething?
If you child’s gums are not healthy, his/her teeth will not find a good base. Wipe your child’s tongue and gums with a clean cotton gauze after he/she has been fed. Try not to let him/her sleep with a bottle of milk [...]
Jul 10 2009
Mark Twain had humored, “Adam and Eve had many advantages but the principal one was that they escaped teething.” Few will disagree with him. The discomfort one experiences when a tooth is growing is not comparable with any other discomfort. If adults cannot handle the gnawing pain of a growing tooth, imagine what infants go [...]
Aug 24 2008
Why do children fall ill when they are teething?
All children do not fall ill when they are teething. However, cases of diarrhoea, fever, and vomiting are noticed when children teeth. It is not necessarily associated with teething. Do visit your paediatrician for advice on taking care of your infant if he/she is ill. You should [...]
Jul 14 2008
What is baby bottle decay?
We often hand over a bottle of milk, juices, or other sweet liquids to babies to keep them from crying. This habit can lead to tooth decay. Take care to wipe your infant’s mouth after she has been fed. Do not let your baby sleep with a bottle of sweet liquid.
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Jul 13 2008
Did you know that proper formation of teeth leads the way to good facial features and clarity of speech? You must take good care of your baby’s dental health for her future.
Tooth decay can begin from as early as the appearance of the first tooth. In fact, the stage for tooth decay can be set [...]