Teething Drops

Therapeutics For Homeopaths

Active Ingredients and Their Benefits

1. Calcarea Carbonica
   • Overview: Derived from the inner layer of oyster shells, Calcarea Carbonica is a well-known remedy for teething problems, especially when the baby is slow to develop teeth.
   • Benefits:
     • Provides relief for sore, swollen gums.
     • Helps ease irritability and crying spells often associated with teething.
     • Balances calcium metabolism, supporting the growth of healthy teeth and bones.
   • Indications: Best suited for babies who may appear chubby or sweaty, especially around the head and neck, and seem sluggish or restless.
2. Calcarea Phosphorica
   • Overview: Known for its role in promoting bone and dental health, Calcarea Phosphorica is often recommended for issues related to growth and development.
   • Benefits:
     • Supports the healthy growth of teeth and jaw.
     • Provides relief for sore and aching gums.
     • Reduces the irritability that can accompany teething pain.
   • Indications: Ideal for babies who seem to experience difficulty during teething or who may have a delayed teething timeline.
3. Chamomilla
   • Overview: Chamomilla is widely known for its calming effects and is highly effective in soothing cranky, irritable children who experience pain and discomfort during teething.
   • Benefits:
     • Acts as a natural calming agent, reducing restlessness and irritability.
     • Alleviates the sensation of inflamed, sore gums.
     • Helps calm excessive crying and fussiness.
   • Indications: Especially helpful for babies who become irritable, appear flushed on one cheek, and are generally difficult to pacify during teething episodes.
4. Belladonna
   • Overview: Derived from the plant Atropa belladonna, this ingredient is known for its soothing effects on inflammation and feverish states.
   • Benefits:
     • Helps in reducing mild feverish feelings associated with teething.
     • Alleviates gum inflammation and pain.
     • Reduces facial redness and discomfort caused by teething.
   • Indications: Effective for babies who exhibit symptoms such as flushed cheeks, mild fever, and swollen, inflamed gums during teething.
5. Silicea
   • Overview: Known as “the homeopathic surgeon,” Silicea promotes healthy tissue development and is beneficial for dental growth.
   • Benefits:
     • Helps ease the pain and discomfort in the gums.
     • Supports healthy tooth eruption by strengthening connective tissues.
     • Provides relief from recurring bouts of pain, especially for slow or painful dentition.
   • Indications: Suited for babies who may be prone to cold or have a weaker constitution and seem to struggle more during teething.
6. Magnesium Phosphoricum
   • Overview: Known as “the homeopathic aspirin,” Magnesium Phosphoricum is well-regarded for its muscle-relaxing and pain-relieving properties.
   • Benefits:
     • Relieves spasmodic pain and soothes muscular tension around the jaw area.
     • Alleviates restlessness and irritability that accompany teething pain.
     • Acts as a gentle relaxant, easing the discomfort around sensitive, tender gums.
   • Indications: Particularly beneficial for babies who exhibit signs of teething pain that comes in spasms, with sensitivity around the mouth.