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Teething Troubles
Taking the Bite out of Teething Pain
By Carma Haley Shoemaker
What is Teething Pain?
Teething pain is the uncomfortable feeling related to the tooth "pushing" its way through the gum. Discomfort and inflammation of the gum is a result of the pressure the tooth uses to erupt through the gum-line tissue. The stretching and puncturing of the gums are what cause the actual pain. Signs and Symptoms of Teething Pain
As with any significant change of the body or medical condition, there are signs and symptoms to indicate the presence of teething. They are usually easy to recognize: - Increased drooling
- Irritability
- Attempting to chew on hard objects
- Mild swelling of the small area of the gum
- Difficulty sleeping
- Crying during feedings
- Refusing food or feedings
- Low-grade fever no higher then 99.3 degrees Fhrenheit
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