Baby Teething Myths

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Summary: There are many myths and misconceptions about baby teething. Get tips from a dentist on what is true and false when it comes to teething in this free video on child dental health.

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Dr. Monika Gupta Dr. Monika Gupta, B.D.S (Maulana Azad Institution of Dental Science, New Delhi) has been a guest expert speaker for an awareness program on national news Chan... read more

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Baby Teething Myths

The very most common misconception that teething is associated with certain systemic manifestations that is during teething time, your baby may be suffering from fever or constipation or diarrhea or vomiting or tooth canal. But actually there was a study which was conducted in 1968 that proved that there is no systemic manifestations of the teething. That is, that teething is not associated with diarrhea or constipation or fever, so you have to treat your child accordingly. If he is suffering from diarrhea or vomiting or constipation or fever, you have to get your baby to a medical practitioner not a dentist station. One thing that is usually seemed to be associated with teething is active diarrhea, when diarrhea actually happen because just to relieve the pain or itching, your baby may bite on anything he gets his hands upon. That's the cause of the bacteria. For that, you have to maintain a very good hygiene for your baby. Keep an eye on what your baby is ingesting in his mouth. Wash your baby hands regularly and maintain a very good hygiene on your baby's behalf.