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Dental Care for BabiesRead the Dental Care for Babies article » When to Start Caring for Your Baby's TeethIt's a good idea to get in the habit of cleaning your baby's gums even before teeth emerge. To clean your baby's mouth:
What Is Teething?
Teething refers to the time when baby teeth (also called deciduous teeth or primary teeth) appear. Generally, teething first occurs between 6 months and 24 months of age. While this process is uneventful in some children; for others, it causes quite a bit of discomfort and irritability. Check out this tooth chart and learn when to expect your baby's teeth to appear. What Are Symptoms of Teething?Symptoms include:
Teething does not result in fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. If your child experiences these problems, contact your doctor. What Can I Do to Ease Teething Pain?
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Introduction to nausea and vomitingNausea and vomiting are symptoms of an underlying illness and not a specific disease. Nausea is the sensation that the stomach wants to empty itself, while vomiting (emesis) or throwing up, is the act of forcible emptying of the stomach. The term "dry heaves" refers to an episode of vomiting where there is no food in the stomach to vomit, and only clear secretions are vomited. Vomiting is a violent act in which the stomach almost... Other Related Dental Care for Babies ArticlesEmergency Contact for The Woodlands
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Diarrhea
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