Ashton and parson teething gel
Teething gels vary in active ingredients, and some can numb or irritate a baby’s mouth, so check the exact label with a pharmacist or clinician.
The short answer
Teething is discomfort from erupting primary teeth as the tooth moves through the gum, not an infection that needs dental gel by default.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
A gel may contain a local anaesthetic, an antiseptic, a plant extract, or another medicine, and the effect depends on the ingredient and dose.
What can you do next?
Use a clean finger or cooled teething ring for gum pressure and follow the product label exactly if a clinician recommends a medicine.
When should you seek dental care?
Arrange medical or dental assessment for fever, facial swelling, pus, dehydration, breathing difficulty, or a baby who is unusually drowsy.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask what the active ingredient is, whether it suits the child’s age, and what amount and frequency are appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Can teething cause a high fever?
A high fever, breathing problem, marked lethargy, or persistent diarrhoea needs assessment rather than being attributed to teething.
Can I rub gel on the gum often?
Do not exceed the label or clinician’s directions because repeated dosing can expose a child to too much active medicine.