The teething virus

Bennett, Howard J.; Brudno, D. Spencer

doi:10.1097/00006454-198607000-00004

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“…These strong mothers' beliefs to attribute infants symptoms to teething contrast the finding of most of contemporary researchers, who did not confirm this strong association and conclude that the symptoms may occur contemporaneously with teething,and only weak association may exist (16,17,18). As well as the practices used for management of teething symptoms lack the evidence-based background (19).…”

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Mothers’ misconception and traditional practises towards infant teething’ symptomsin Khartoum

AwadKamil¹

2012

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ABSTRACT:Background: Teething is a natural process which creates little discomfort. Mothers in Sudan, regardless of their educational levels have strong and deeply rooted believes that infant teething, causes many medical problems to infants; despite no evidence to support these belief and misconceptions. Some traditional practices for relieving teething's symptoms have caused serious harm and even death.

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Mothers’ misconception and traditional practises towards infant teething’ symptomsin Khartoum

AwadKamil¹

2012

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“…3,[22][23][24] Bennett and Brudno (1986) 25 in an 'April fool', reported their cynical viewpoint of investigations of teething symptoms and signs. Qualitative data were abstracted from all the reports and collated, except Bennett and Brudno (1986). 25 …”

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“…Qualitative data were abstracted from all the reports and collated, except Bennett and Brudno (1986). 25 …”

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Teething troubles?

McIntyre¹,

McIntyre²

2002

Br Dent J

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The relationship between the eruption of the deciduous teeth and the general health of infants has been documented for over 5,000 years. A variety of physical disturbances (anything from minor upsets to potentially fatal illnesses) have historically been attributed to teething, however a number of recent publications have alluded to a clarification of some of the disputed features of teething. It is now accepted that the localised symptoms of teething vary between individuals, however, 'teething' continues to be an inappropriate diagnosis proffered by both healthcare professionals and lay people. Severe systemic upsets are unrelated to teething and, if present, the infant should be promptly referred to a physician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. The treatment modalities used in teething have been diverse throughout the ages, frequently depending on the tenets of the medical profession and lay people, but now principally involve pain relief. This article examines the signs and symptoms frequently attributed to teething and their possible alternative causes. The contemporary principles of the management of teething are discussed, including supportive measures, the diverse range of available topical and systemic pharmacological preparations and the 'alternative' holistic therapies.

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“…Thus, fever conditions are usually related to a viral origin and not to tooth eruption [7], since tooth eruption is insufficient to determine these symptoms, although these symptoms may occur concomitantly to the eruptive process. Thus, even though parents and some health professionals associate tooth eruption to the onset of some symptoms, other organic causes should be excluded in order to avoid more serious health complications [8].…”

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Prevalence of Teething Symptoms in Primary Teeth and Associated Factors: Cross-Sectional Study in Children aged 12-23 months in Pelotas, Brazil

Azevedo

Portela²,

Romano³

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Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr.

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Objective: To identify the main teething symptoms reported by mothers and associated factors. Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with mothers of children aged 12-23 months visiting 12 public health care centers during National Children Vaccination day in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in 2011. Mothers were interviewed and information on teething symptoms and socioeconomic (family structure, income, maternal schooling and child skin color) and demographic variables (maternal age and child sex) was collected. Chi-square, Fisher exact test and Poisson regression analyses were performed (P<0.05). Results: A total of 188 mother-child pairs were interviewed. Teething symptoms were reported by 91.93% mothers. Symptoms most frequently reported were excessive salivation (67.7%), irritability (65.2%), fever (44.1%), feeding difficulty (34.2%) and sleep disturbance (31.7%). Teething symptoms were not associated with socioeconomic and demographic variables investigated (p>0.05). Conclusion: Most mothers linked children symptoms with primary teeth eruption. Excessive salivation and irritability were the symptoms most reported by mothers. Socioeconomic and demographic variables were not statistically associated with maternal report of teething symptoms in their children. Dentists should provide adequate orientation to mothers and follow up their children. Dentists should refer to medical care services if symptoms persist, once these symptoms can be attributed to other causes.

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The teething virus

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Mothers’ misconception and traditional practises towards infant teething’ symptomsin Khartoum

Mothers’ misconception and traditional practises towards infant teething’ symptomsin Khartoum

Teething troubles?

Prevalence of Teething Symptoms in Primary Teeth and Associated Factors: Cross-Sectional Study in Children aged 12-23 months in Pelotas, Brazil

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