#asktheexperts Hello, my daughter is 3 months old and going through gums hardening and is putting her hand in her mouth constantly to soothe herself. Though i dont mind her doing so people keep telling me that her teeth will come crooked. Is this true? And do we need to take care of babys gums when they start hardening? Anything we can do to comfort the child through this phase?

1 Answer

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist11 months ago

A. hi gently massage the gum pad area with clean finger tip or moist cold cotton cloth. give your kid chilled silicon based teething rings to chew on. wait for some time.

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