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Teething and the thrush sometimes associated with it, it something that all parents will need to navigate at some point in the journey.
These helpful tips will help you to understand that time a little better.
Teething is the period during which your baby cuts his first set of teeth. Babies are born with their primary or milk teeth in place, but you won't see the first tooth until he is six to nine months old. The bottom front teeth (incisors, with sharp edges for biting) are the first to come through, followed by the top front teeth.
This is generally painless. Next to come are the first molars (large back teeth for grinding food), at around 12 to 15 months, which are more painful. These are followed by the canines (pointed teeth which tear at food), at around 16- 18 months. The second molars appear at 20-24 months. All 20 milk teeth are usually through by the age of three.
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Babies are born with their primary or milk teeth in place!
Before a tooth emerges you may notice that:
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There are a range of complaints that are not caused by teething and which need to be treated:
Teething babies will usually try putting everything in their mouth!
Thrush is a common infection in babies and children, but it's rarely serious. It commonly develops in the mouth of babies and young children. It sometimes appears around the anus, buttocks and thighs.
Thrush is caused by a yeast-like fungus called Candida albicans. It lives naturally on the skin and in the vagina, mouth and bowel, alongside other bacteria that the body needs. But this natural balance can spiral out of control, for example, when the body's immune system is disturbed by a taking a course of antibiotics. This allows the candida to flourish, and once this happens it quickly multiples, damaging mucous membranes and causing inflammation.
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You may see:
If you think that your baby may have oral thrush, consult your doctor.
Teething rings will help to soothe sore gums.
Your GP may prescribe: