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How To Reduce Pain In Gums In A Baby?

My 1 month old is crying non stop because his gums are hurting and they feel like he's teething when he bites down on my fingers, he has to bumps on his gums popping up where I believe he's teething. What can I do to help relieve his pain and help him relax to sleep? And my second question is is it possible or common for him to be teething this young?
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
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Dentist 's  Response
Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain teething commonly begins in infants around the age of 6 months and is not seen so early..
While there is one condition in which within one month teeth like structures grow and it is known as NATAL TEETH..

Other reason for swollen gums can be infection in gums caused due to taking in mouth of uncleaned hands by your infant..

Other reason can be canker sores..

I would suggest you to consult a paediatric dentist and get evaluated and treatment can be planned accordingly..

Hope this information helps..

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Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Dentist Dr. Harry Maheshwari's  Response
Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . Well this is very common problem in babies while teething . During teething gums swells because of two reasons .

- Firstly because gums get hurt while teethibg .

- Secondly immunity of baby is low during teething so they get infected easily.

I would suggest you to :-

- Rub clean finger on gums to make them numb for some time .

- Give your baby a dummy to chew .Silicone based chewing rings (sterile )

- Keep baby's diet healthy .

- Apply teething gels which are available , which contain local anesthesia and antibiotics .

- You can also apply honey on gums which is a natural antiseptic.

If symptoms persist or get worse then consult pediatrician or pedodontist for proper examination . Doctor may give oral antibiotics .

You can also give ibuprofen or paracetamol , But only according to dose prescribe by the doctor .

hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Reduce Pain In Gums In A Baby?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain teething commonly begins in infants around the age of 6 months and is not seen so early.. While there is one condition in which within one month teeth like structures grow and it is known as NATAL TEETH.. Other reason for swollen gums can be infection in gums caused due to taking in mouth of uncleaned hands by your infant.. Other reason can be canker sores.. I would suggest you to consult a paediatric dentist and get evaluated and treatment can be planned accordingly.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful kindly write a positive review and click on found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.