Teeth and Teething:

 
 
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My daughter has just cut her 3rd tooth (2 on the bottom, 1 on the top) and now she grinds her teeth!! Has anyone else had this problem with their children? And ideas on how to stop her?? She has a dummy, but we're going to 'give it to the fairies' next week on her first birthday, so I don't ...want to be relying on the dummy. Fiona (facebook)
 
 
·         Yes my son did it for around 4 months, we ignored it and he stopped and it done no damage to his teeth. Chantel (facebook)
 
·         Yep my daughter does it too I have found its only when she is cutting new teeth I try to distract her to get her to stop and put bonjella or teething ring to help. Roslyne (facebook)
 
·         Give her one of those hard rusks to grind on or a frozen teething toy =) they do it because it's new to them but it stops when the novelty wears off or when they grind a little too hard and it hurts! Leanne (facebook)ets through the rusk in no time! lol
I might have a try at freezing her teether too. Thanks heaps xx
 
·         Have you tried a teething dummy instead of a normal one? its just to chew on and for bubs like yours and mine with three teeth (he just cut his third too) the teething dummy is great because they can't exactly power through and eat them.
Also, very interesting info about it i found when i was looking around.
http://www.thelaboroflove.com/articles/why-does-my-toddler-grind-her-teeth-how-can-i-stop-it/ Cassie (facebook)
 
·         Yes I remember that sound!! eeek!! my daughter did it but stopped at around 14 months.. it was like fingernails down a chalk board!! lol Anne (facebook)
 
·         Lol it's quite suprising what those little teeth can get through!! Anything cold works a charm with the pain of it for them.
Yes they get through those rusks because after a while they go soggy from being in their mouths haha I'd try the frozen teething ring I'm not sure if you can get the ones that aren't filled with liquid anymore but those were the best ones because they can't Peirce them and the teething dummies are good if they take a dummy my boys didn't like dummies so they wouldn't use it =) Leanne (facebook)
 
·         Hi Fiona. My eldest (6.5yrs) grinds his teeth - I have noticed it since he was a toddler and he has worn down his baby teeth on the top. I have spoken to the dentist about it during his check-up a few weeks ago, and she said that it is faily common among children and they usually grow out of it. If it continues, we can get a guard for his teeth once his adult teeth are all through, but can’t do the guard with his baby teeth.
My son had a dummy for sleep-time only from 6months to 2 years. He was never permitted to walk around with it or just have because he wanted it, so I don’t think its related to the dummy or a bottle either (he had a bottle from 7 months to 13 months)
Someone else may have some more insight for you, but I thought I’d mention my experience and the outcome from my chat with the dentist. Kylie (facebook)
 
My lil girl is 9 months old, and recently cut her 2 top teeth!!! Now I can hear her grinding her teeth together!!! Is this just a phase?? I'm a bit concerned as I don't want her to ruin her little pearly whites :( any tips?
 
  • My daughter does tht too,i jus tell her to stop or distract her Simone (facebook)

 

  • my daughter is going through this stage, she was doing it for about 2 weeks, now she does it maybe once a week if that :) Just getting used to the feeling of them. Dont worry they wont sustain any damage :) Skye (facebook)

 

  • My girl does it to. Have not been able to stop her but after she cut her teeth she stopped on her own. Still does it every now and then but never bad anymore. I think it matter more with their big teeth. Melody (facebook)

 

  • My daughter does to I asked doctor about it and she said it's normally a comfit thing like thumb sucking ( which she doesnt do) and the bad news is my daughter has been doing it for about three months :( Tel (facebook)

 

  • My 18 month old nephew does it for attention, he knows it annoys his mum, he thinks its funny and does it on purpose, he laughs when she tells him off for doing it, cheeky bugger.  Margaret (facebook)

 

  • My son did it/does it every time he gets new teeth. It doesnt last for long, i think it's just him getting used to his new teeth Nicole (facebook)

 

  • My daughter did the same for about 2 weeks then stopped. Probably just getting used to something new. Amanda (facebook)

 

  • Can be a sign of more teeth coming or she is just getting use to them. :) Belinda

 

  • My daughter did that too when she had 2 bottom teeth, so much that she cut a hole on her top gums and it was bleeding. I did the same when I was a Bub.. It will pass :)  Niki (facebook)

 

  • My son is 9 months and has 8 teeth!! He does this alot also! I asked a nurse about it and was told it was just a habit, don't give too much attention to it and hopefully it will pass!  Mel (facebook)

 

  • My daughter did the same thing when she had her 1st teeth, recently she started again. Distracting her worked the first time, this time it's not. I can't stand it. I tell her no, grab her mouth- gently of course, then distract her. Usually works... Keep an eye on teeth grinders, if they are still doing it at school age, then u can get a plate 4 them to wear.. Or earlier.. I used to grind my teeth & finally in yr 7 I got a plate.. But had teeth worn down like a 30year old.... :-/  Tahneea (facebook)

 

  • my girl did the same thing. We just yelled no at her to startle her a bit and after a few days it dtopped. She still does it every now and then but a stern no stops her straight away. Unfortunately a nice polite no or distracting her didnt help much. Kelly (facebook)

 

  • My boy did the same with his new top teeth. Only did it for 2 or 3 weeks til the novelty wore off. She'll prob move on to something else soon. :) Fiona (facebook)
 
Wendy asks
Hi people, I am sure this has been around before - but when should we be using toothpaste on baby the teeth??? We always brush with water but I have a feeling I should be doing more already..... Whats the best kids toothpaste out there??
 
  • We've used Macleans and Colgate...I think they say from 6 (??) months - However, my maternal&child health nurse said from around 2years.. Lucy (facebook)

 

  • Hullo wendy :-) we started at about 18 months & we're still trying to get him to spit out, he tries but not too successful at this stage, we use macleans or colgate, whatevers on special x Rachel (facebook)

 

  • Oh! Just to add to my comment - the reason you don't start until later in because they don't know how to spit it out at a younger age... Although my 3-yr old still needs reminding! Hopefully she'll get the hang of it one day.. ;) Lucy (facebook)

 

  • As soon as my kidz got their 1st tooth i gave them a toothbrush!!!!!! the toothpaste i use is macleanz 4 milk teeth with the wiggles on it.....:) Miranda (facebook)

 

  • My mil is a nurse and she said to use toothpaste from when they get their first teeth And don't worry About spitting as they need fluoride(sp?) on their system due to not enough on the water... O have been doing this for almost 3 years and my daughters have great baby teeth and they are in tip top health... I used the colgate milk one and now have gone up to the 'dora' one... Kirstie (facebook)

 

  • Ah cool - so at 12 months we arent too late... Might just keep going with the water and brush in the bath for a bit then... I did wonder about the rinse & spit!!! lol Wendy (facebook)

 

  • I started using a tiny bit of toothpaste when my girls had about 4 teeth. (before that i just brushed them with water) Kids toothpaste is LOW in fluoride anyway so i wouldnt stress too much on spitting! I have only recently started to get my 3.5yo to rinse with water as I was told by a family member who is a dentist that it doesn’t matter if she rinses or not & its probably better & helps protect their teeth a little better if they don’t rinse. At 12 months (depending on how many teeth they have I would start using a TINY amount of toothpaste! I use colgate milkteeth toothpaste. Tamara (facebook)

 

  • Def skip the toothpaste til 2! Evie (facebook)

 

  • Ring your dentist. Kristy (facebook)

 

  • I was told by my dentist to start using baby tooth paste at 12 months, a pea size amount and dont rinse as the fluoride protects their teeth. Most important time to brush is before bed after their last drink and in the morning after breakfast. Drinking water after meals will wash their teeth too. And you only need a soft toothbrush. Kristy (facebook)

 

  • There is a natural toothpaste out there by the company Weleda. It’s got calandula in it. Diane (facebook)

 

  • I use gentle toothpastes from the local health food shop, starting at 16 months. I think the CHN says 12 months though. I would never use Colgate because of the horrible things they do to animals in laboratories, plus probably check with a dentist or CHN - some brands have pretty harsh chemicals even in baby toothpaste. Sarah (facebook)

 

 

  • Find an organic one.... :) there is a great one that we use with a picture of a crocodile on it from the health shop. Shellie (facebook)
 
My little one has her first two teeth coming through. What helped you and what didnt work for your child during teething?
 
      ·        I used them teething rings and froze them and used some teething gel and sometimes panadol. Belinda (facebook)
 
·         Astons and parsons powderz always workd for lexi. and cold foods. Vikki (facebook)
 
·         Freeze fruits nice for there gums. Roslyne (facebook)
  • For natural relief from teething pain & symptoms try Baltic Amber Teething necklaces or bracelets or the hazelwood jewellery. They work by wearing them close to the skin, as amber is a natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory. They are available from The Amber Room - www.theamberroom.com.au. Kelly (facebook)

·         Cold foods, Skye (facebook)

 
·         My 6 month old loves chewing on a wet (but well wrung out) flannel that has been put in the freezer for five minutes... Steph (facebook)
 
·         Not sure on your babies age but finger length ( shape ) strips of watermelon is good. It's cold. They can bite or suck and it's a bit of fluid too. Amanda (facebook)
 
·         The teething paint from the womens and childrens hospital in Adelaide is the best instant relief. Kimberley (facebook)
 
·         Frozen teething toys and bonjela =) Leanne (facebook)
 
·         SM33 from behind the counter at the chemist. Carlene (facebook)
 
·         A wet corner of a flannel, and drink cool cammomile tea! Samantha (facebook)
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

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