May 11, 2005

The Essentials of Teething

May 11, 2005/ Julian Davies, MD

Teething - such a tragedy. You're rolling around, exploring your hands, feet, and the world with your mouth, which is the center of your sensory world ... and wham. Sharp teeth start poking through. It just ain't right. And if adults had "teething", we'd all be popping Percocets. Not a safe choice for the wee babes, however ... so short of major narcotics, what's a parent to do?

Start with this - Parent Guide: The Essentials of Teething

I am also not a fan of teething gels - taste bad, numb the whole mouth, don't last long enough, and have the potential for allergic reactions. Stick with tylenol or ibuprofen, teething toys, gum massage, and cold rags.

Primary teeth eruption chart (from the ADA):

Permanent teeth eruption chart:

Center for Adoption Medicine

Our center has 3 pediatricians that specialize in adoption medicine: Julia Bledsoe, MD, Julian Davies, MD, and Cynthia Kertesz, MD. We have over a decade of experience in international adoption and foster care.

CENTER FOR ADOPTION MEDICINE

Our center has two pediatricians that specialize in adoption medicine: Julia Bledsoe, MD and Julian Davies, MD.

We perform pre-adoption consultations by telephone for families adopting from abroad or domestically. We also provide post-placement evaluations and ongoing pediatric care at our Seattle clinic.