1. I used ORANGE essential oil on my baby’s gums. Not only did he seem to like the taste, but it also seemed to help with his discomfort. We also use Orange as a tummy massage to help with constipation and gas.

2. We use GRAPEFRUIT essential oil for teething issues. You should try it yourself first, it’s very nice. If that doesn’t do it, then I’d use CLOVE. I put one drop on my finger, almost absorbed, and then rub on baby’s gum. Be cautious about getting too much. It can burn the baby’s tender, facial skin if he slobbers and you don’t wipe it right off. For precaution, I rub a little Almond or Olive oil on his face around the mouth and chin first. A nut or vegetable oil will “cut” the essential oil and it won’t burn. Water doesn’t “cut” it. Don’t rule out using a homeopathic remedy – they really work well, too.

3. I’ve found that a smidgen of PLAGUE DEFENSE on my finger rubbed on my son’s gums does the trick for him. We’ve used this for several teeth.

4. I diluted PLAGUE DEFENSE with some vegetable oil, dabbed my finger in it and rubbed it all over my grandson’s gums one night while babysitting. He was just miserable with teething pains. After my “bold” gum massage, he became happy and even drooled less. I sent some home with my daughter who reports that she’s sold on Plague Defense for teething aches and pains.