What causes the sensation of itchy teeth accompanied by drooling?
Disease description:
When babies are around seven or eight months old, they often like to bite their fingers and may drool excessively. Is this a sign of teething? Could you please explain why teething causes drooling and itchy gums?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lei
Itching teeth accompanied by drooling is mostly due to inflamed gums. It is recommended to maintain regular tooth brushing and mouth rinsing, avoid spicy or irritating foods, and appropriately supplement with zinc gluconate and vitamin B. If there is apical periodontitis, you should visit the endodontics department or dental clinic at a hospital for root canal treatment. Infected materials and necrotic tissues in the root canal must be thoroughly removed, and inflammation should be controlled and symptoms relieved through irrigation, medication, and regular dressing changes.
