What are the side effects of teething on the child?
In most of the children, teething results in excess saliva flow and the children want to chew hard substances; however, this causes irritation and mild pain in some children that result in swollen and tender gums. This can be avoided by massaging the gums for a few minutes and allow the child to chew a hard teething ring that is smooth. Teething does not cause diarrhea, fever, diaper rashes or problems of sleeping. Most of the children do not require teething gels or Tylenol treatment for pain; however if necessary you could use them.
