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Teething revisited

D L King1

  • 1University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Pediatric Dentistry
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
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Teething is no longer a primary cause of infant mortality, evolving from a significant historical diagnosis to a less credible explanation for infant ailments. Future medical understanding will likely relegate teething to historical medical curiosities.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Medical History

Background:

  • Historically, teething was considered a significant cause of infant mortality in the 19th century.
  • The diagnostic status of teething has progressively declined over time.

Observation:

  • Teething is currently viewed as a "waste basket" diagnosis for various infant complaints.
  • Undifferentiated fevers and other symptoms in infants are increasingly attributed to more specific medical causes.

Findings:

  • The role of teething as a primary diagnosis for infant illness has diminished substantially.
  • Further research is identifying more credible etiological factors for infant symptoms.

Implications:

  • Teething may soon be recognized as an outdated medical concept, similar to miasma or humoral theory.
  • This shift reflects advancements in pediatric diagnostics and understanding of infant health.