Nursery to Toddler

Raz Baby Teether Pacifier In Blue $4.95 Raz Baby Teether Pacifier In Blue

First Years 1479 Massaging Action Teether $10.72 First Years 1479 Massaging Action Teether First Years 1479 Massaging Action Teether Features: Playful and child friendly The textured chewable star pints produce a safe soothing vibration whenever your child bites down on them Powered by a small long life battery that is sealed inside Only one of its kind Carded

Raz Baby Teether Pacifier In RaZ-Berry $4.95 Raz Baby Teether Pacifier In RaZ-Berry

Raz Baby Teether Pacifier In Blue-Berry $4.95 Raz Baby Teether Pacifier In Blue-Berry

Wiggle Worm Teether $6.95 The Wiggle Worm teether by Nuby offers a variety of textures and surfaces for babyto chew on. This teether is engineered with raised, offset surfaces that aid in the eruption of teeth by gently massaging infant’s gums.  BPA-free.

Monkey Teether $3.95 The Fisher Price Monkey Teether is easy for baby to grasp and has soft teething surfaces for baby to chew on. The brightly colored fruit click and clack with baby’s movements and the tail serves as a link for mom to attach the toy to a variety of places and carry with her wherever her and baby go. Age: birth +

First Years LC23025 Learning Curve Baby Fruity Teether $6.79 First Years LC23025 Learning Curve Baby Fruity Teether First Years LC23025 Learning Curve Baby Fruity Teether Features: Easy to grasp! Different textures for baby’s sore gums Assorted ring colors

Take Along Teether $3.95 Sassy’s Take Along Teether encourages the development of communication skills while baby explores textures and shapes while teething. Control of the lips and tongue is essential to the development of sound, and later, speech. Take Along Teether features soft, textured feet that are easy for baby to grasp and teethe. Feet make clicking sound while folding in and out. Age: birth + Approximate size: 4.5" x 3.5" x 1"

Sassy Vibrating Textures Teether $4.95 This safe, water-filled teether has multiple textures inside and out to stimulate tender gums. Try it chilled in the refrigerator for a cool, comforting feeling. When baby bites on the water-filled section, this stimulating teether vibrates for a soothing sensation teething babies love. Little hands will love squeezing it too! "Floating beads" also encourage eye-tracking skills and build eye muscles.

RaZ-Berry Silicone Teether $3.95 The RaZBaby RaZ-Berry Silicone Teether is truly one of a kind. It’s unique design, combining a silicone teether and pacifier in one, makes this item a must have! Features: First hands-free all silicone teething pacifier Stimulating, multi-textured, cherry shaped nipple Soothes while baby plays All silicone, non-toxic Can be frozen for extra soothing comfort Age: birth +

baby massaging teether

MAM Massaging Brush for Sensitive Fums and First Teeth $4.98 Give your baby something to smile about when those first teeth start coming in! Soft, textured rubber helps soothe sore gums and ease teething pain. It lets you clean those first teeth easily, too, even in the back of the mouth, thanks to the extra-long handle….

Lifefactory 2 Pack Multi Sensory Silicone Teether, Sky/Spring Green $12.99 Lifefactory Teether 2 Pack – Sky/Spring GreenMulti-sensory, medical-grade silicone teethers are designed to develop oral motor skills. Teethers can be refrigerated or frozen to soothe gums. Lifefactory’s products are bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalate, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) free. Product Measures: 3.5x5x1 Recommended Ages: 3 months – 24 months…

The First Years Massaging Action Teether $5.00 In a relatively new concept in teething, The First Years introduces this massaging action teether. The concept is really quite simple: offer even the youngest infants a means to massage their gums at will. The massaging action increases circulation, thereby helping to alleviate swelling and discomfort. This soft, yellow, star-shaped teether has a smiling face and three nubby points that vibra…

The First Years John Deere Massaging Corn Teether $7.99 The corn teether has double benefits for baby: gentle vibrations from the corn cob will soothe gums, and by activating the massage mechansim when he bites, baby begins to learn cause and effect. The First Years’ popular massaging teether concept takes on a unique farm theme with this John Deere design….

baby laughing at vibrating teether

Are concerned about your child’s teeth?

PEDIATRIC DENTAL TREATMENT

Why are milk/deciduous teeth important? Don’t they fall anyways?

Milk teeth are important till the age of 11-12 yrs until permanent teeth don’t erupt.

The front permanant teeth erupt at the age of 5-7yrs. The molars erupt as late as 12-13 yrs.

Your child’s deciduous teeth help in

 Eating

Speech

Growth & Development of jaws

Aesthetics

Provide foundation for the permanent teeth

If permanent teth are going to grow, then why I need to treat milk teeth??

 

Any form of decay in your child’s Milk teeth will cause

 

Speech problems

Crowding

Malnutrition

Problems for permanent teeth to erupt

 Therefore it’s a must to get treatment at the earliest.

 When should I take my child for his 1st  visit dental visit?

ideally when your child’s 1st teeth erupt, you should visit a Dentist.

Your child may not complain but a Dentist can detect problems associated with your child’s teeth at a very early stage.

 WHY SHOULD I USE FLUORIDE & MOUTHWASHES FOR MY CHILD??

 

Fluoride Supplements

In many areas, tap water carries added fluoride for teeth protection. Seek the advice of a dentist over whether to use fluoride supplements for yourself and your kid. Also, if you use your own well’s water, have it tested for its fluoride content.

Diet for Strong Teeth 

Nutritious foods play a key role in maintaining healthy gums and development of strong teeth. These foods include whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. Foods that are high in sugar and processed carbohydrates, e.g. pastries, pasta, white bread etc. should be avoided.

Mouthwashes

Children should not be allowed to use mouthwashes that contain alcohol. Children of age six years or older can be allowed a mouthwash containing fluoride provided that they do not swallow it.

 

 My child has just started teething & is very irritable. What should I do??

Don’t worry,this is expected from him. You could relieve him from pain by

Massaging his gumpads with a we finger

Giving your baby a teether which he/she can keep biting and relieve themselves of the pain.

Giving some homoeopathic medicines.

 

 Should I worry about Finger/Thumb sucking??

 

Habits like thumb sucking/lip biting/ tongue thrusting should be discouraged.

Your dentist can suggest ways to solve these problems.

 

Thumb sucking is normal for infants. They continue doing so till the age of 3 yrs. After that it should be stopped,otherwise it will affect his/her permanent teeth.

 

How do I prevent decay in the milk teeth??

 

Brushing and Flossing is the best way to do so….

Take care of the following points regarding brushing and flossing teeth:

• With the appearance of teeth in your child’s mouth, start cleaning his/her teeth with a soft wet cloth or gauze pad. Later, use a soft toothbrush and water (but not any toothpaste).
• For a one year old, use a little fluoride toothpaste up to 3 years of age. Do not let the child swallow it.
• At 4 years of age, your child should learn to clean his/her teeth.
• Start flossing your child’s teeth when you see these touching together.
• Use disclosing tablets off and on to check if any plaque remains on the teeth after brushing. These tablets will colour any plaque left on the teeth after brushing.

 

 My child is getting very big permanent teeth??

 

Milk teeth have spaces between them for the permanent teeth to cover up the gaps.

When permanent teeth erupt they usually look very large, but when the growth of the jaws and face occur it usually settles down to look normal. In any case, it is advisable to consult the Dentist around this age.

 

About the Author

Dr Amit Berani is one of the  most young & dynamic dentist in town.

He has graduated from Dr D.YPatil Dental College & Hosp. Navi Mumbai in the year 1997.

He has completed his Dental education through the prestigiousMumbaiUniversity.

Dr Amit has achieved Post Graduate Certificate fromNew YorkUniversityin Aesthetic & Implant Dentistry in the year 2007.

He also visitedGermanyto gain tremendous knowledge in Advance Educational Program in Implant dentistry.

His area of  specialization is in Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry.

He is been practicing in this field since 1997.

He is also one of the very few practicing dentist,in the country, to use Dental Lasers.

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Current Positions

 

Consultant General Dentist at Gokuldham Medical & research centre in Mumbai

 

Head Of Department at Dr Subodh Mehta Medical Centre, Mumbai

 

Honorary Consultant at Satya Sai Baba Medical hospital, Mumbai