{"id":36,"date":"2023-05-05T17:11:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T17:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coralkids.ca\/blog\/?p=36"},"modified":"2023-06-13T17:13:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T17:13:56","slug":"are-teething-rings-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coralkids.ca\/blog\/2023\/05\/05\/are-teething-rings-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Teething Rings Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Teething is something that all<\/em> of us endure during our infancy, and for many of us, it\u2019s quite an uncomfortable ordeal! And if your little one\u2019s first set of pearly whites is beginning to emerge, the associated discomfort they\u2019re feeling might be tugging at your heartstrings! Fortunately, teething rings are one of the best solutions for alleviating this discomfort and ensuring that your child can comfortably make it through this process. Here\u2019s more from your pediatric dentist<\/a> about teething rings and some ways you can safely use them to assist your little one with teething.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Teething Rings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As their name suggests, teething rings (sometimes called teethers) are a type of toy designed to assist infants with navigating the notoriously uncomfortable teething process. This usually begins to happen around 4 months to 7 months of age, but has been known to occur sooner and\/or continue later. Some of the most common symptoms that manifest include swollen and tender gums, drooling, irritability, refusing food, insomnia, and the urge to bite hard objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teething rings are generally small, and their ring shape is easy for infants to comfortably grasp. They\u2019re made from a variety of materials including soft plastic, rubber, and silicone. They\u2019re designed to provide soothing counterpressure to sore gums when bitten into; they also serve as a distraction from the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Safely Using Teething Rings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should rest easy knowing that dental professionals agree that when used correctly, teething rings are perfectly safe for infants\u2014and they\u2019re quite an effective solution for the discomfort associated with teething! Here are a few ways to ensure that your infant is safely and properly using their teething ring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n