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Teething symptoms in the first year of life and associated factors: a cohort study

Carlos Alberto Feldens1, Italo Medeiros Júnior Faraco, Andréia Bertani Ottoni

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Universidade Luterana do Brasil, Canoas, Brazil. cafeldens@terra.com.br

The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|June 29, 2010
PubMed

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Teething symptoms are common in infants, affecting 73% of babies. Irritability, fever, and diarrhea were the most frequent symptoms, often managed with self-medication.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Infant Health

Background:

  • Teething is a normal developmental process in infants.
  • Understanding the prevalence and management of teething symptoms is crucial for infant care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the occurrence and management of teething symptoms in the first year of life.
  • To identify factors associated with teething symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 500 children from birth to one year.
  • Data collection through interviews, anthropometric measurements, and dental examinations.
  • Primary outcome: mother-reported teething symptoms within the first year.

Main Results:

  • Teething symptoms reported in 73% of analyzed children.
  • Most common symptoms: irritability (40.5%), fever (38.9%), diarrhea (36.0%), itching (33.6%).
  • Higher risk of symptoms in children from nuclear families and higher-income families.

Conclusions:

  • Teething symptoms are highly prevalent in infants.
  • Pediatric dentists should be accessible for guidance on symptom management.
  • Distinguishing teething from more serious conditions is essential.
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