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Homeopathic remedies for teething

 

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Teething

 

 

Teething is always uncomfortable, but some babies and toddlers feel more

miserable than others. Episodes begin around four months of age and occur at

intervals until age two or later. Babies are usually cranky or tearful, drool

profusely, and feel a need to press their gums or bite down hard on toys.

Sometimes a teething baby refuses to eat or nurse. The stress and discomfort of

teething can lower a child’s resistance to infection. Runny noses, rashes on the

chin, spitting up of swallowed saliva, or mild diarrhea can occur without

infection—but fever and symptoms of actual illness are not “just teething.” Any

illness needs attention of its own. Homeopathic remedies are a safe, non-toxic

way to help relieve the pain and make the baby happier.

 

 

 

For dosage information, please read the information at the end of this

section. See also “Using Homeopathy With Professional Guidance” in What Is

Homeopathy?

 

Aconitum apellus: If teething is very painful, and the baby seems agitated or

fearful, this remedy can often bring relief. The baby’s face may be flushed, the

gums may look inflamed, and sleep can be very restless.

 

Belladonna: Intense inflammation and gum pain, with flushing of the face and a

feeling of heat, often indicate a need for this remedy. The baby is

restless, easily startled, and may tend to cry out during sleep.

 

Calcarea carbonica: If teething is late to begin, then slow and difficult,

this remedy can be helpful. The baby may seem sad or anxious with the pain,

making chewing motions and pressing his gums together, often even while

sleeping. Babies who need this remedy are usually chubby, slow to learn to crawl

or walk, and their heads often sweat during naps or sleep at night.

 

Calcarea phosphorica: This remedy may be helpful to a child whose teeth are late

to come in, with aching in the gums and trouble sleeping. Irritability, picky

eating habits, and stomachaches are other indications. A child who needs this

remedy often is allergic to many foods and may tend toward early tooth decay.

 

Chamomilla: This remedy is often indicated when a child seems extremely

irritable or angry and the pain appears to be unbearable. Babies may feel

agitated, scream and hit, and want to be rocked or carried constantly to

distract them from the pain. The gums may be so tender that touching them is

intolerable — or they may feel better from hard pressure and biting down on

something cold. Greenish diarrhea that occurs because of teething stress is

another indication for Chamomilla.

 

Coffea cruda: This remedy can be helpful when a child seems excitable and has

trouble sleeping because of teething pain. Distressing pain in the gums often is

relieved by holding something cold on them.

 

Ignatia: If a child seems very emotional, upset, or sad because of teething,

this remedy may bring relief. The baby’s sleep may be light and restless, with

jerking or twitching in the arms and legs.

 

Kreosotum: This remedy may be helpful if the child has irritating saliva and

severe discomfort during teething. Teeth that decay soon after coming in often

indicate a need for Kreosotum.

 

Magnesia phosphorica: This remedy is often helpful for painful teething,

relieved by pressing on the painful area and by heat. The baby may seem happier

when drinking something warm from a cup or bottle, or when biting down on an

object. A warm washcloth or hot water bottle held against the cheek may also

help relieve the pain.

 

Phytolacca: This remedy may be indicated if a baby with teething pain

constantly presses his or her gums together very hard, or tries to bite down on

anything in reach.

 

Pulsatilla: A baby who is very tearful during teething and wants to be

constantly held and comforted may respond to this remedy. Biting on

something cold may help and warmth increases discomfort. Cool food and drinks or

being out in open air also bring improvement.

 

Silicea (also called Silica): Slow, difficult teething that makes the baby

tired and nervous may be helped by this remedy. Children who need Silica often

have fine hair and seem a little delicate, with low resistance to colds or other

illnesses.

 

Sulphur: This remedy may be indicated if a reddish irritation or rash

develops on the baby’s chin or diaper area during teething episodes.

Diarrhea (often whitish) may occur because of stress. The baby is irritable and

anxious, feeling worse from being warm.

 

 

 

 

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