Teething and dentition are common among babies. It grows into an issue when it become difficult or delayed. It could prolonged till a couple of years for some.As an adult myself, I can't even stand another day with a bad toothache. It could be an excruciating pain before the 1st tooth protrudes.
Babies might throw out tantrums, whine most of the day and get easily irritated. As a mom, I need to comfort them even more, idle them with teething cookies, yogurt on sticks or even a sugar canes to munch on. Biting and chewing on refrigerated teething toys could also ease those painful, itching gums.
Some even suggest on brushing those gums with soft bristles baby toothbrushes, or even a damp coarse cloth will do the trick. It'll ease the itchiness and help on those difficult dentition. The 1st tooth out may take quite some time for some, and might be very painful and itchy for some babies. This is the time when babies feel the urge to bite and chew almost on everything. I got bitten several times during my kids' dentition. Nevertheless, the worst is being bitten during breastfeeding. It hurts most and can sometimes cause the nipple to bleed.
As for my own personal tips, I use a homeopathy remedy called Chamomilla (German Chamomilla) to soothe their restlessness days and nights. You could also try on soothing aromatherapy candle lights or lavender baby baths.
Kreaosotum (Beechwood Kreosote) and Pulsatilla (Wind Flower) are also common homeopathy remedies during difficult dentition. It works for my daughter during her early dentition, but for my son a combination of Kreos and Calcarea Carbonica - Ostrearum (Carbonate of Lime) suits him better. A rub of Glycerin gel does the trick too.
