to ease teething pain massage your child's gums with a clean finger or the back of a small cold spoon allow your child to bite down on a chilled (but never frozen) teething ring. a frozen teething ring can damage the gums. try an over-the-counter teething ointment to numb the gums. ask your dentist or doctor for some product recommendations. allow your child to suck on a cold wet cloth teething biscuits or cookies and frozen bananas are not recommended. these objects promote tooth decay and may cause your child to choke. if your teething baby seems uncomfortable consider these simple tips: rub your baby's gums. use a clean finger or moistened gauze pad to rub your baby's gums. keep it cool. a cold washcloth spoon or chilled teething ring can be soothing on a baby's gums. try hard foods. dry the drool. try an over-the-counter remedy. also it is important that you start maintaining the oral health of your infant as soon you see the symptoms of teething to avoid future dental problems. there are dental clinics which consists of skilled and experienced pediatricians.
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