Teething Prevention
Is it possible to prevent Teething? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods in the condition center at ThirdAge.com.
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How to Prevent Teething
Teething is a normal part of child development.
To prevent other dental problems from developing:
- Do not allow the baby to nurse continuously.
- Do not nurse the baby to sleep.
- Do not give the baby a bottle with milk, formula, or juice when napping or going to bed.
- Between feedings or at nap time, give the baby a bottle of cold water to suck on.
- Keep the pacifier clean.
- Do not dip a pacifier in honey or sugar.
- Break the thumb-sucking habit by age four.
- Follow your dentist's recommendations for brushing and using additional fluoride.
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