Common Newborn Baby Problem – Mouth
Epstein’s Pearls
Some baby may have yellowish white spots on the roof of their mouth at birth. They are not uncommon and are no cause for concern. They will disappear without treatment.
Teething
Some baby are born with teeth, but this is the exception rather than the rule. You can expect your baby’s first tooth to come through when she is 5-6 months old. Teething can cause some pain and discomfort in the gums that can increase salivation and dribbling. Teething may make your infant grizzly, put her ‘off her food’ and may alter bowel motions. Paracetamol for pain and fever and a teething ring or teething gel for relief of the discomfort may be helpful. Give her a soft toothbrush to suck so that she can get used to it before proper teeth cleaning commences at around two years of age.
Sucking Blisters
These are made by the baby herself from the sucking action while feeding. They will disappear in their own time as the lips toughen.
Oral Thrush
Thrush is caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. They appear as patches of white on an otherwise pink tongue which don’t disappear and which bleed if you try to remove them.
It may have been introduced as your baby entered the world through your birth canal or later by contamination from a teat, bottle, dummy or hand. It is quite common and easily treated with cream prescribed by your doctor. Thrush can sometimes be painful and it is advisable to seek your doctor’s advice.
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Common Newborn Baby Problem – Mouth By amnom | April 4, 2010
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