Who Knows Teething Better Than Your Dentist?
Tips to Ease This Painful Process
1. Recognize symptoms. According to Edward Moody, the former president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, look for signs like irritability accompanied by biting or chewing on hard objects, drooling, swelling and tenderness, refusing food, and disrupted sleep. If your baby is teething and experiencing more than just the above symptoms, you may need to take them to the doctor or dentist.
Whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned veteran, you’re likely dreading a particularly difficult period during your baby’s first year: teething. According to eMedicineHealth, a branch of WebMD, teething can begin in infants as young as 2 months old, even though the first tooth usually doesn’t appear until about 6 months old. For most babies, the first tooth is one of the lower middle teeth, known as incisors. As the tooth penetrates the gums, the area may appear slightly red or swollen, and the process can cause a lot of discomfort for little ones and their parents. A number of home remedies have been passed down through generations, but who better to offer advice to worried parents than dentists? Here are three tips to keep in mind if your baby is starting the teething process. Have you heard about Kids’ Day? Once a month, Briarfield Dental Care throws a special celebration focused exclusively on our youngest patients. The office is transformed with fun decorations, the whole team gets dressed up, and there are lots of prizes for kids who come in to join the fun. Plus, we have special spin brushes and offers on sealants and mouthguards only available during our Kids’ Days. Sept. 19 - Superhero Oct.17 - Halloween Monster Mash Nov. 21 - Border Battle (OSU vs MI) Dec. 27 - New Year’s Party Don’t Miss Kids’ Day
2. Use soothing remedies. To provide some relief, consider gently massaging your baby’s sore gums with a clean finger or soft cloth. You can also use cold, but not frozen, rubber teething rings. Since your baby’s gums are very sensitive, contact with frozen items might cause more pain. Be sure to keep a clean cloth nearby, as teething causes excessive drooling. Routinely clean your baby’s chin and neck to reduce irritation. 3. Schedule a visit. It’s common for parents to believe all of their child’s baby teeth should emerge before scheduling a dental appointment, but pediatric experts recommend babies have their first visit before their first birthday. Having a dentist monitor how your little one’s teeth come in will stave off future complications, alleviate potential fear of future appointments, and teach your child good dental hygiene at a young age.
Something Good, Something Misunderstood
Dr. Stuckey’s Playlist As a new school year begins, I’ve been reminiscing of my own school days and what I was listening to back then. One of the bands that comes to mind is an American alternative rock group called Better Than Ezra. The original members of the band, Kevin Griffin (vocalist and guitarist), Joel Rundell (lead guitarist), Tom Drummond (bassist), and Cary Bonnecaze (drummer), all attended Louisiana State University together. They started Better Than Ezra in 1988 and spent several years as a college party band. Better Than Ezra released their first nationally distributed album, “Deluxe,” in 1993. This album caught the attention of major record labels, and two years after that release, they signed with Elektra Records. By the end of 1998, “Deluxe” went platinum and the album’s single, “Good,” hit No. 1 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks. Today, Better Than Ezra is the kind of band where a lot of people will recognize their songs because they were covered by other groups or appeared in shows and commercials. In the early 2000s, their songs appeared in ESPN’s College GameDay commercials and in commercials for “Desperate
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Better Than Ezra is still touring and making music. While I didn’t think their most recent album “All Together Now” was very good, over the years, they’ve put out many songs that I really like. A lot of their songs sounds a bit like U2, which is my favorite band. If you want to get a taste of Better Than Ezra’s music, I recommend their greatest hits album. It has “Good,” as well as several other of my favorite songs by the group, like “Desperately Wanting” and “Misunderstood.”
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