My eldest daughter doesn’t show any discomfort during her 6 years molars and permanent tooth eruptions. However, for my youngest daughter, she has lots problems with her teeth and gums. Other than the normal tooth decay and filings, I also experienced – teeth bleeding, waking up few times at night due to teeth/ gum pain, frantically searching for the nearest dental clinics that opens in the evening or at night.
Symptoms for 6-year molars & Permanent Tooth Eruption:
- gum inflammation/ swollen
- sleep disturbances
- low-grade fever
- trouble eating solid foods
Pain Relief for Easing Tooth Eruption Pain
- Salt Water – Gargle with salt water every few hours
- Gum massage – Rubbing child’s gum with wet gauze
- Teething Gel – Use a teething gel such as Bonjela
- Ibuprofen – Take Nurofen (taken after meal)
- Ice water – Drinking ice water/ cold beverages might help reduce irritation
How to ease the pain of emerging molars
- Soft and cool foods – may help minimize child’s pain while their tooth breaks through their gum
- Popsicles and smoothies– make at home as healthier alternatives to store-bought options that are often loaded with sugar
