Teeth growth. Everything you need to know about it
"Our baby is a toothbrush!", "The first tooth of my son!" - this is how moms share their emotions on social networks. Indeed, all parents are looking forward to the appearance of the first teeth. On the one hand, this is an important stage in the development of the child, on the other, the long-awaited relief of unpleasant symptoms that the whole family goes through.
The question of when the teeth begin to grow in newborns cannot be answered unequivocally. The first teeth appear between 4 and 7 months of age. The sequence of teething in children is about the same, but the timing is often different. Some children walk toothless for up to a year, others - already in half a year they "shine" with 2–4 teeth.
Content:
- How do teeth grow in children? Signs and symptoms
- Causes of delayed tooth growth
- Teething Procedure Children Teeth Growth Chart
- How to deal with teething symptoms?
- Milk teeth care
How do teeth grow in children? Signs and symptoms
Profuse salivation may begin 1-2 months before the teeth appear. Together with him, the baby will have an obsessive desire to bite, gnaw everything that comes to hand. Make sure these are safe items. A large amount of saliva saves the baby from unpleasant sensations during teething. It has been proven that saliva has an antibacterial, analgesic effect.
Tearfulness, anxiety, sleep and appetite disturbances. New sensations are alien to the child, especially such unpleasant ones as constant itching and pain, albeit not always strong. The growth of teeth in children can cause them to wake up and cry frequently. Parents can only arm themselves with patience and … knowledge.
Swollen gums. The tooth breaks through to the surface and must break through the bone and muscle tissue. Hence the change in the structure of the gums.
Hyperthermia, or increased body temperature. Temperature changes can be both minor and worrying for parents. Pay attention to how long the temperature lasts. If the high temperature persists for more than three days, you must call a doctor. Only a doctor will determine what caused the hyperthermia: tooth growth or infection.
Runny nose and moist cough. These symptoms are caused by copious saliva.
Causes of delayed tooth growth
If the baby is already a year old and still has no teeth, then the parents begin to sound the alarm. Doctors call the following factors that affect the formation of the chewing apparatus:
- calcium deficiency in the child's body;
- heredity;
- adentia;
- hormonal disorders;
- infectious diseases;
- prematurity.
The formation process of milk teeth ends by 3 years. By this age, a child should have 20 teeth. If by 1.5 years you do not observe any signs of tooth growth, consult a doctor.
Teething Procedure Children Teeth Growth Chart
Teeth |
Age |
| Central incisors: | |
| - 2 lower | 6-10 months |
| - 2 top | 7-12 months |
| Lateral incisors: | |
| - 2 lower | 7-16 months |
| - 2 top | 9-12 months |
| Canines (4 teeth) | 16-23 months |
| Molars: | |
| - 2 lower | 12-18 months |
| - 2 top | 13-19 months |
| Second molars: | |
| - 2 lower | 24-31 month |
| - 2 top | 25-31 months |
The first teeth erupt differently in all children. If your baby is lucky, the first incisor will come out asymptomatically. Some children endure this process very hard, and parents are forced to use drugs.
How to deal with teething symptoms?
In pharmacies today, a huge amount of products are sold to help with teething. These can be pain relieving gels, ointments, drops. Their action is aimed at relieving inflammation, reducing pain, relieving itching and burning sensations. When new teeth grow, it is rarely possible to endure the pain, and then anesthetic gels are used. Pediatricians insist on the need for consultation as a maximum, at least on reading the instructions. Many products are not recommended for use up to a year; they can cause unwanted reactions in a child. At the same time, they have a temporary effect.
"Dantinorm Baby" helps to cope with all the main symptoms that occur in children during teething: gum inflammation, fever, runny nose, indigestion and tearfulness. The solution is distinguished by convenient dosed packaging. The action of one dose lasts up to 8 hours, which, when taken three times, provides reliable protection against unpleasant symptoms 24 hours a day.
Where can you buy?
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- Pharmacy uteka.ru
When babies' teeth grow too painfully, some parents resort to homemade recipes:
- gums with a gauze pad;
- Minimal cooling of the painful gum area with a spoon or pacifier;
- Herbal decoctions (require medical advice);
- Special teethers, etc.
Milk teeth care
Cleaning and grooming should begin when the teeth begin to grow. Caries can easily change from primary teeth to permanent teeth. It is important to visit your dentist 2-3 times a year. The pediatric dentist will notice the changes at an early stage, tell you how children's teeth grow, in what sequence, and help you choose the paste. The teeth will benefit from restricting sweets in the diet, but foods rich in vitamins and minerals are better to add: fish, seaweed, cottage cheese.
It is very simple to teach how to care for your child's teeth: brush your teeth together, rinse your mouth with water after eating. These simple procedures are easy to make fun for children. And let the appearance of the first teeth bring only joy to your home!
