Abstract
TEETHING TYPICALLY BEGINS around 4 to 6 months of age and can last through toddlerhood. When teeth begin to erupt, the gums become swollen at the location of the future tooth, causing pain and irritation ( Ricci and Kyle, 2009 Ricci S.S. Kyle T. Maternity and pediatric nursing. Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, PA2009 Google Scholar ). An infant's pain may be minimal for some episodes of teething, while other episodes can cause significant discomfort. The discomfort can lead to fussiness, inability to sleep, and decreased oral intake ( Ricci and Kyle, 2009 Ricci S.S. Kyle T. Maternity and pediatric nursing. Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, PA2009 Google Scholar ). Parents attempt to make their infant as comfortable as possible throughout this process, commonly turning to home remedies, teething rings, and over the counter topical anesthetics and oral medications.
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