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New Research on Teething Gels

The FDA has recently advised against teething pain relievers containing benzocaine (the active ingredients in most over-the-counter teething gels.) The FDA says it can cause a rare but serious condition called methemoglobinemia, which reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood stream.

Try these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the FDA:

• Offer your child a chilled (not frozen) teething ring made of firm rubber
• Gently massage your child's gums with a clean finger
• Should benzocaine use be necessary, use the gel or liquid sparingly- not more then four times a day

Try: Baby Orajel has a new Naturals line that's benzocaine-,alcohol- and dye-free.

For additional information contact Rochester Advanced Dentistry 248.656.2020