The treatment of teething in infants. A review

Seward, Margaret

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4802796

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“…The action of gum lancing is now confined to history, although surgical removal of eruption cysts overlying a deciduous tooth may still be carried out when indicated. 1 Chewing on clean, hard, cool objects will give relief from soreness and there seems to be a limitless number of items recommended for this purpose. Chilled teething rings and rattles, cold wet flannels, chilled hard vegetables such as carrots and celery and an icecube tied in a cloth are all recommended and probably entirely safe.…”

Section: Treatmentmentioning

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It's only teething... A report of the myths and modern approaches to teething

Ashley

2001

Br Dent J

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Paediatric dentistry is not my usual field of work. I am now based almost entirely in restorative dentistry and it is five years since I worked in the dental department of a children's hospital. An essay on teething would appear to be an unusual choice of topic. With the current professional climate of 'general professional education' and 'lifelong learning' I can easily justify my time and effort studying a subject somewhat removed from my regular work. However, to be completely honest, I have reached that age when many of my friends, relatives and colleagues are enjoying the sleepless nights that accompany expanding families. Add to this the fact that I have recently married into a family of midwives, health visitors, nurses and new mothers. I was not sure that I was giving the best, most up to date advice when asked about teething. So some reading around was required. If only it were that simple. I now feel equipped to give a little more help than simply saying, "It's only teething..."

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Section: Treatmentmentioning

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“…Seward studied the association of 18 disturbances with the eruption of the deciduous teeth in 224 normal children. 1 Irritability, night crying, drooling, poor appetite, circumoral rash and inflammation of the gums were common findings.…”

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It's only teething... A report of the myths and modern approaches to teething

Ashley

2001

Br Dent J

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“…Primitive peoples have even been known to use a talisman or other phylactery in the prevention and treatment of teething problems. 8 The decline in teething as a diagnosis and its ensuing 'treatment' occurred when a number of significant diagnostic and therapeutic medical advances were made, laboratory medicine facilitating the accurate diagnosis of many conditions including uncontrolled vomiting, weight loss, septicaemia, tonsillitis, infantile paralysis, cholera, meningitis and tetanus, all of which were previously thought to be caused by teething.…”

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“…Antediluvian topical medicaments have included hare's brain, animal milk, butter, a honey/salt mixture and hen's grease. 8 Alternative non-pharmacological asinine therapies such as dietary changes, emetics and laxatives have all been in favour at some time, even in the absence of any gastrointestinal upset! Primitive peoples have even been known to use a talisman or other phylactery in the prevention and treatment of teething problems.…”

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Teething troubles?

McIntyre¹,

McIntyre²

2002

Br Dent J

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The relationship between the eruption of the deciduous teeth and the general health of infants has been documented for over 5,000 years. A variety of physical disturbances (anything from minor upsets to potentially fatal illnesses) have historically been attributed to teething, however a number of recent publications have alluded to a clarification of some of the disputed features of teething. It is now accepted that the localised symptoms of teething vary between individuals, however, 'teething' continues to be an inappropriate diagnosis proffered by both healthcare professionals and lay people. Severe systemic upsets are unrelated to teething and, if present, the infant should be promptly referred to a physician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. The treatment modalities used in teething have been diverse throughout the ages, frequently depending on the tenets of the medical profession and lay people, but now principally involve pain relief. This article examines the signs and symptoms frequently attributed to teething and their possible alternative causes. The contemporary principles of the management of teething are discussed, including supportive measures, the diverse range of available topical and systemic pharmacological preparations and the 'alternative' holistic therapies.

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“…Nevertheless, more recent prospective studies reveal that most systemic teething signs and symptoms (fever, vomiting, facial rashes, sleep disturbances, stool looseness, decreased appetite for liquids, and cough) are due to other causes. [14][15][16][17][18] Examples of these alternate causes are well documented in the literature, [19][20][21][22][23][24] and include meningitis, bacterial infections, and herpes simplex virus infections. The latter are painful in their own right.…”

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