The rudiments of milk teeth are formed long before the birth of the baby - the process takes some time. It will be many months before the first of them erupts. It is logical that parents have questions about when the teeth will appear and how the child's teeth grow. Although there are no definitive answers, it is worth knowing about the most important moments of this important period.
Oral care until the first tooth appears
Pediatricians and dentists are convinced that this is one of the conditions for preventing possible dental problems in the future. In order for the baby's teeth to grow he althy, care should be started even before they appear.
After feeding, it is advisable to wipe the gums with a damp piece of gauze - this is both a cleansing of food debris and a light massage.
After a while, the baby's first teeth will appear - milk teeth. This name was given to them by the ancient physician Hippocrates.
Time of appearance of temporary teeth
Their appearance is a normal natural process. Ideally, of course, the edge of the tooth will be accidentally noticedwhile feeding the baby. But this is not always the case.
Perhaps the canine or premolar will appear first when the child's front tooth is not yet growing. This is a valid variant of the norm.
Characteristic signs can be causeless whims, poor sleep and appetite, constant sucking of fingers or toys, and the baby's gums are red and slightly inflamed.
When and how does a child's teeth grow
Although there are approximate dates in dentistry, they are all individual. There are various reasons why a child does not grow teeth. Most often this is due to unfavorable factors. Among them are premature births, underweight babies, illnesses suffered at an early age, as well as signs of rickets. Of course, the above reasons can have a negative impact on the children's body.
If the baby is he althy and was born on time, but milk teeth are missing at 10-12 months, you should ask when his parents got them. This moment is often genetically determined.
Thus, the question of when children's teeth begin to grow cannot be answered unambiguously. As practice and research show, it depends on various factors.
Teething symptoms
There is a place as a separate sign, and their combination. It is impossible to predict in advance at what age the process itself will begin in a child, and how teeth will grow. Still, there are some symptoms that you should be guided by.
- Sensitive and hard gumsdisturb the baby, and he can be more capricious. Very often, pain and discomfort are companions when the first incisor and canines appear. Perhaps the baby will be more irritable with each new tooth.
- After 3-4 months, you can notice how the baby begins to put everything that is in his hands into his mouth. It becomes clear: the child's teeth are growing. How else can he release gum tension? In addition, for some children, the process is especially painful.
- Increased salivation throughout the day can cause coughing. If there are no other signs and he alth problems, then it does not need to be treated.
- When a baby constantly scratches their gums, excessive salivation provokes irritation of delicate skin. To prevent it, wipe the baby's mouth with a soft cotton cloth throughout the day.
- Teething pain, especially the fangs, can also be a reason for baby rubbing his ears and cheeks. But it is also a sign of an ear infection, so if you notice such symptoms, you should consult a pediatrician.
- Excessive salivation causes swallowing and can lead to diarrhea. You should carefully monitor the cleanliness of toys or other items that the baby holds in his hands. In addition, you should not start complementary foods during this period or introduce a new type of product into the diet, as well as change the daily routine.
- Pain during tooth growth can occur both during the day and at night, which means that it can cause a child to wake up more often than usual. Especially sleep becomes restless andsuperficial when the first two incisors and canines appear.
- Often the process of teething in a baby is combined with a deterioration in sleep and appetite, which weaken the child's immunity. His body becomes susceptible to respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. As a result, parents often notice the symptoms of a cold in crumbs.
The appearance of any of the above symptoms during teething is not a reason not to go to the pediatrician. It is important to do this so as not to miss the possible onset of any disease.
How long does it take for all teeth to appear
This question is also individual for each child. Dentists have a special calendar - a diagram. How teeth grow in children, with its help you can learn in detail. According to him, the number of milk units is calculated by the formula: the age of the child in months minus 6. Thus, it turns out at 7 months - one, at 8 - two, at 9 - three, etc.
By the end of the first year of life, a child should have 6-8 milk teeth, and by two or three years - 20.
Later, temporary ones are replaced by permanent ones. This starts to happen around age 6 or 7.
How do children's teeth grow? A diagram showing the time intervals is shown below.
Don't worry if your baby has a different time for the appearance of the first "pearls". It is also possible that the teeth of a child of 6 years old do not grow according to the schedule (the approximate period when they begin to change), by a certain age there are more or less of them. All norms are exemplary, and they are not an indicator of existing problems withhe alth.
How to make teething easier
Inflammation of the gums can be treated with homeopathic medicines, a special gel or pain reliever with herbal extracts, which have an anesthetic effect with a slight cooling effect - the cold will soothe irritation and relieve pain.
There are also physical ways. For example, massaging the gums with a finger or gauze moistened with cold water, as well as a nipple and special toys. They come in plastic, silicone or a special material with a filling that can be cooled and then given to the baby to scratch the gums.
What to feed a baby when teeth appear
The answer to this question is directly related to age. From the moment the first tooth appears, the child needs to gnaw and bite something. If complementary foods have already been introduced, then pieces of carrots or apples can be given during feeding.
Chewing improves gum circulation and makes growing teeth stronger and he althier. In addition, the ability to chew is one of the signs of a he althy nervous system.
The nipple can break the bite
Unfortunately, it is quite possible. Pediatricians and dentists have heard more than once: "What to do? A child's teeth grow crooked!"
This must not be allowed. Therefore, it is important to remember the rule: after the appearance of the first teeth, try to say goodbye to the pacifier. Otherwise, they may begin to grow forward, which will change the baby's facial features, because the jaw is actively formed during this period.
Whenthe child is too attached to the nipple and there is no way to refuse it, it is better to use the one that has an orthodontic shape. They are made from latex or silicone. Both options are suitable for use, which depends only on the preferences of the baby. The differences are only in the material and this is their peculiarity: latex ones have a specific aroma, while silicone ones are neutral and resistant to temperature extremes.
Should baby teeth be brushed
Previously, it was believed that up to 2-3 years there is no need to do this. The explanation is simple: young children are not able to clean their teeth properly.
Today, experts advise buying a silicone brush that is worn on the finger and a special paste for milk teeth at the pharmacy. With its help daily it is easy to massage and clean the oral cavity. At the very beginning, you can clean even without additional hygiene products, so that the child gets used to the process.
Don't use regular toothpaste until baby can rinse thoroughly.
How to maintain a snow-white he althy smile
Every parent wants their child to have beautiful he althy teeth. To do this, you must follow some rules:
- Limit sugary foods, juices, carbonated drinks.
- Eat more solid vegetables and fruits, and calcium-rich foods.
- Protect teeth from mechanical damage (toothpicks, nuts in the shell, candy, etc.)
- Take antibioticsonly when needed.
- Maintain oral hygiene (use only your own toothbrush, personal spoon, etc.; brush your teeth with suitable toothpaste and floss).
- Visit the dentist to prevent possible problems, as well as get qualified advice in time.
Thus, since milk teeth are more vulnerable, their he althy growth requires not only careful care, but also proper nutrition.
What are the problems with permanent teeth
But it's not just dairy related questions from parents. The most common, for example, is what to do if a child's teeth grow in the second row.
Treatment is individual and may vary. As a rule, this is due to the fact that the roots of temporary teeth have not resolved by the time they are replaced. Perhaps the reason was the lack or lack of solid food. And since they stay in the jaw longer, the permanent teeth grow in the second row in the child.
There is a formula according to which each dairy or permanent unit has its place. They appear in the right order and at the right time. But in practice, it often happens that a child's tooth falls out, and a new one does not grow. In this case, you need to be patient, as the indigenous may need more time to grow.
If the permanent hasn't shown up in a few weeks, it's worth taking an x-ray. It will show the presence or absence of the rudiments of teeth in the holes. More often, the reason is that the replacement of temporary by permanentnot necessarily in exact sequence, sometimes extra time is needed.
So why is there a delay in the appearance of molars? The reasons may be as follows:
- Insufficient load on the jaw. In the diet of children, solid foods cannot be overemphasized. Apples, carrots and other hard fruits and vegetables should be on the table at any time of the year.
- Lack of calcium in the body. It is imperative to control the nutrition of children and the presence of foods rich in calcium in it.
- Jaw injury. After it, you should contact a specialist who will recommend the necessary treatment.
"Child's permanent tooth grows crooked!" This is another common complaint from parents. Do not wait in this case. An urgent consultation with an orthodontist is required, since this is not only a cosmetic defect. Facial asymmetry, poor diction, the inability to properly grind food - these are just some of the things that malocclusion brings.
At what age do children's teeth change and grow, what months will the first of them appear, what are the symptoms of eruption and when to wait for permanent ones … Loving parents have a lot of questions! But almost every one of them is a serious reason for additional consultation with a specialist. Do not underestimate dental problems, but rather prevent them.
