Each new baby tooth is a real joy for his parents. And how much torment they bring to the child himself! Many moms and dads complain about sleepless nights. These days, the newborn becomes excessively capricious and refuses to eat, he may have a fever and even develop a rash. It is especially difficult to survive the eruption of fangs in children. Why is this process so painful? How can you help your child deal with it? The answers to these questions can be found in the article.
Baby teeth: before and after birth
The formation of the human dental system begins in the prenatal period. In the second trimester of pregnancy, the laying of future jaws occurs. At this time, a great responsibility falls on the shoulders of the mother. The more attentively she will approach her lifestyle, the less dental problems await her.child.
Calcium is required for the proper formation of bones and teeth. In the female body, this substance is quite enough, provided that she eats well. Sometimes the gynecologist additionally prescribes special preparations with a high content of calcium, which are designed specifically for the prenatal development of the fetus. When the baby inside the womb experiences its deficiency, it begins to replenish the reserves from the bones and teeth of the mother. If the female body is depleted, a lack of calcium can adversely affect the he alth of the baby.
All babies are born without teeth. Already in six months, the central incisors appear, followed by the extreme ones. Next are the molars. Teething of fangs in children is usually observed after 16 months. First, the upper ones climb, and later the lower ones join them.
The formation of permanent teeth begins in the first months of a child's life. They will appear no earlier than in 6 years. However, you need to take care of them from the very first days. To do this, the mother should think about the full nutrition of the crumbs. Pediatricians recommend giving preference to breastfeeding. At the same time, the woman herself should enrich her diet with foods high in calcium. If breastfeeding is not possible, it is important to choose high-quality artificial formulas.
At what age do fangs appear?
Although fangs appear only at 16 months, they begin to disturb the baby long before this age. Swelling of the gums usually signals an imminent joy. Teething of fangs in children always begins afterincisors.
This is a rather complex process due to certain anatomical features. The fangs have long roots that go deep into the gums. On the other hand, the facial nerves are very close to them. By about 22 months, each baby can show off both upper and lower canines. However, the listed time frames are conditional.
The duration of the eruption process is also individual. In some cases, it takes 2-3 months for the fangs to become a real decoration of the child's mouth. Sometimes a few days are enough. Parents do not need to panic ahead of time if the teeth are not growing as fast as they would like.
First signs of teething in children
Almost every mother can easily determine the imminent appearance of new teeth in a child's mouth. At first, the baby becomes restless and begins to act up for any reason. Then there is increased salivation. To eliminate discomfort on their own, the baby can pull toys into his mouth.
In the process of teething, saliva enzymes act on the gum mucosa. The child constantly tries to scratch them, therefore injuring soft tissues. The appearance of a small amount of bleeding is accompanied by a characteristic metallic odor. You should not be afraid of him, because after a while he will disappear. The components of saliva have an antibacterial effect. They "wash" existing wounds and contribute totheir rapid healing.
Teething in children is often accompanied by a rash on the face. Small pimples can occur either due to excessive salivation, or due to frequent wiping of the face with coarse wipes. Other symptoms to highlight include:
- bad dream;
- lack of appetite;
- gum swelling;
- redness of the throat mucosa.
The appearance of new teeth is sometimes accompanied by a severe runny nose. It occurs against the background of a decrease in immunity. As a result, the body's defenses cannot cope with viral infections that try to attack the child everywhere.
If the temperature rose…
Should not be taken as a disease or a serious deviation teething in children. Photos of babies prove that this is a completely natural function of the body. In this condition, an increase in temperature is extremely rare, but not excluded. If the fever bothers you for several days and causes discomfort, you need to call the local pediatrician.
An experienced doctor will be able to distinguish a cold from the process of teething only by visual signs. Usually, doctors recommend bringing down the temperature only if its indicators exceed 38 degrees. Not all medicines are suitable for this, so self-medication is unacceptable. Of the allowed, it is recommended to choose those drugs whose effect has already been tested on the baby's body. Deserving special attention:
- Paracetamol.
- Ibufen.
- Nurofen.
- Cefekon.
Temperature when teething in children can persist for several days. If the fever persists for more than three days after the start of treatment, you need to call the doctor again.
How are eye teeth and fangs related?
Many parents have heard that the first tooth is complete nonsense. As soon as the eyeballs come out, then you have to suffer. What teeth are called that?
Canine teeth on the upper gum are otherwise called eye canines. Why? They owe this name to their location - near the optic nerves. Multiple branches link the upper face and the CNS. If these nerves are very close to the gums, the eruption of the upper fangs in a child is accompanied not only by capriciousness and refusal to eat, but also by lacrimation. Doctors diagnose conjunctivitis in some babies.
How to alleviate the condition of the child?
Pediatricians recommend that parents stock up on special teethers in advance. They are sold in children's stores and pharmacies. The instinct makes the baby try everything with his teeth, so he will like this toy. Plastic or rubber "doctors" are filled with gel. Its cooling effect helps relieve itching and swelling. After all, it is these signs that usually accompany teething in children.
Symptoms of the appearance of new teeth will also help relieve a special massage. To do this, wrap your finger with gauze soaked in water at room temperature. After that, you can start light massage movements on the inflamed areas.
Medications
Pharmacological companies offer a wide range of drugs to relieve severe itching and pain during teething. Pediatricians most often prescribe "Dentinox", which contains chamomile. This tool should be used three times a day, but it is recommended to test for an allergic reaction first. Another effective drug is Baby Doctor, which is suitable even for babies. And drops "Dantinorm" not only relieve pain, but also help to eliminate digestive problems. They have a cumulative effect.
Before you give your baby any medicine, it is important to consult a pediatrician. Otherwise, you can only harm the still fragile body.
Proper oral hygiene
It doesn't matter how many teeth a child has. It is necessary to take care of them from the first days.
If the baby is still very small, oral hygiene should be carried out using a special fingertip. It is a small silicone brush that is worn like a thimble. You can also use a regular gauze pad. When the child is a little older, he should buy a separate brush.
Babies are advised to use only baby toothpaste. It contains the components necessary for milk teeth, and there is no fluorine. In addition, the abrasiveness is markedly reduced. Therefore, the hygiene product will not scratch the tooth enamel. When teething, such cleaning will contribute to an additional massage of inflamed gums.
