Patient's question:
My baby just started teething, it seems like they're getting teeth. What are the symptoms of teething in infants? Are there any warning signs? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
In most cases, a child's teeth will naturally grow out unconsciously. However, some children may experience local redness, itching, drooling, and other symptoms during this physiological process, which usually do not require treatment. When an infant is about 4 months old, they can be given some cookies, dry steamed bread slices, and other foods to chew, which is often referred to as teething to promote tooth eruption. During the teething period, attention should be paid to the infant's nutrition. Growing teeth requires calcium and phosphorus related to bone development. During this time, it is important to ensure continuous calcium supplementation in the diet. When supplementing with calcium, we must pay attention to adding vitamin D, because only with vitamin D can calcium be absorbed and utilized.