He's latching normally and I didn't
see any swollen gums, what should I do?
So until
you see swollen gums or that first tooth coming in, any other symptoms may just be a coincidence.
Sometimes you can tell your baby's in pain, and maybe
see the swollen gums, and really want to do something to help directly.
Not exact matches
Take a look inside your baby's mouth to
see if his
gums look red or
swollen.
Gently open your baby's mouth to
see if you can find any
swollen areas on the
gums.
If parents notice a strange color in the
gums,
swelling in the
gums, or blood when they are wiping down teeth, they need to consult a children's dentist to
see what next steps they need to take.
Often you can
see and feel a new tooth coming in, and you can sense the
swollen gums.
Check these common teething symptoms to
see if teething is responsible: Drooling
Swollen Gums Chewing on anything and everything (including hands) Loss of Appetite High Temperature (although some professionals say this is not due to teething) Runny Stools (although some professionals say this is...
I know my baby is teething when she is fussy, doesn't sleep well, clingy, and her
gums are
swollen or I
see teth poking through!
«When a tooth is about to come, you'll
see a change — the
gum will be more
swollen than usual, or it might even look a little bruised.
We
saw patients with blood crusting around their mouths or oozing from their
swollen gums.
Check to
see if the
gums look normal and that there are no signs of
swelling or bleeding.
Indications that your pet might be in need of dental care would include the presence of a red stripe along the
gum line, unpleasant odor from the mouth, reluctance to chew, change in chewing behaviors, inability to
see the teeth due to calculus accumulation, reluctance to allow home care, broken teeth, discolored teeth, loose teeth, draining or
swelling around the face or jaw, decreased appetite,
swellings or enlargements of the oral tissues, difficulty in swallowing, rubbing the face with a paw (sometimes resulting in eye irritation), rubbing the face on the carpet, and other signs as well.
This may include looking at the mucous membranes for signs of anemia (pale
gums), feeling for abdominal
swelling, aspirating fluid from the abdomen to
see if blood is present, and drawing blood to
see if clots form.
Signs of Periodontal disease or tooth /
gum problems include: - bad breath - broken or loose teeth - extra teeth or retained baby teeth - abnormal chewing, drooling, not wanting to eat, difficulty eating, and dropping food from mouth - discolored teeth or teeth covered In tarter - red or
swollen gums - pain in or around the mouth - bleeding from mouth (usually
seen during or after chewing)- irritability or new behaviors involving biting, or growling when around the mouth.
Bad breath odor,
swollen red
gums, a yellow - brown buildup of tartar in the
gums, and bleeding or pain sensitivity to touch are all signs that your pet should
see one of our veterinary dentists.
If you were to then look inside of her mouth, you may
see she has
swollen gums.
As in humans, the presence of bacteria causes bad breath (bacteria stinks), and the accumulation of tartar causes irritation and inflammation to the
gums around the dog's teeth (gingivitis, under the form of red,
swollen gums), which in turn may lead to periodontal disease (the loss of the connective tissue fibers, ligaments and bone surrounding the teeth and responsible for supporting them) and eventually tooth loss due to gradual loss of supporting structure —
see photo, something known as gingival recession.
For example, if you
see red
swollen gums and brownish teeth, bleeding from the mouth, frequent pawing or rubbing at the face and / or mouth, or a reluctance to eat hard foods — for example, picking it up and then spitting it out — your pet may have already developed dental issues and may be in pain.
If you
see reddened or
swollen gums, yellowish - brown tartar build up, or broken or chipped teeth, it's time for a trip to the vet.
Ingrid (or site owner) My feline boys have had bad gingivitis forever even w / the best food — The following seem to work well (i can
see the red / pink
swollen gum tissue turn normal when i am diligent) check out MaxiGuard (oral drops) which i have used for years (& spoken w / company owner who is great & well informed)- also DentAcetic wipes & ToothWipes Tooth & Gum Cleanser
gum tissue turn normal when i am diligent) check out MaxiGuard (oral drops) which i have used for years (& spoken w / company owner who is great & well informed)- also DentAcetic wipes & ToothWipes Tooth &
Gum Cleanser
Gum Cleanser --
The lodge is surrounded by national park, with endless forests of manna
gums that act like a magnet for koalas — it's the best place in Australia to
see them — and it's just minutes from where Southern Ocean
swells crash on to a craggy coastline punctuated by family - friendly bays.