Each new tooth of a baby 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 overly moody and refuses to eat, he may have a fever and even a rash. It is especially difficult to survive teething fangs in children. Why is this process so painful? How to help a 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, great responsibility rests with the mother. The more carefully she approaches her lifestyle, the less dental problems her child expects.
For the full formation of bones and teeth, calcium is required. In the female body, this substance is quite enough, provided that it eats well. Sometimes the gynecologist additionally prescribes special preparations with a high content of calcium, which are designed specifically for prenatal development of the fetus. When the baby inside the womb is deficient, it begins to replenish supplies from the bones and teeth of the mother. If the female body is depleted, a lack of calcium can adversely affect the baby's health.
All children are born without teeth. Already in six months, the central incisors appear, and the extreme ones follow them. Next - molars. Teething 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, mom should think about nutrition of crumbs. Pediatricians recommend giving preference to breastfeeding. In this case, 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 mixtures.
At what age do fangs appear?
Although fangs appear only at 16 months, they begin to bother the baby long before this age. Swelling of the gums usually signals an imminent joy. Teething in children always begins after incisors.
This is a rather complicated process, due to certain anatomical features. 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 boasts upper and lower fangs. However, the listed time frames are conditional.
The duration of the teething process is also individual. In some cases, it takes 2-3 months for the fangs to become a real decoration for the baby's mouth. Sometimes a few days are enough. Parents do not need to panic ahead of time if their teeth do not grow as fast as they would like.
The first signs of teething teething in children
Almost every mother can determine the imminent appearance of new teeth in her child’s mouth without much difficulty. At first, the baby becomes restless and begins to act up on any occasion. Then there is increased salivation. To independently eliminate the discomfort, the baby can pull the toys in his mouth.
In the process of teething, saliva enzymes act on the gum mucosa. The child is constantly trying to scratch them, so it hurts soft tissues. The appearance of a small amount of spotting is accompanied by a characteristic metallic smell. You should not be afraid of him, because after a while he will disappear. The components of saliva have an antibacterial effect. They "wash" the existing wounds and contribute to their 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 the frequent wiping of the face with coarse wipes. Other symptoms include:
- bad sleep;
- lack of appetite;
- swelling of the gums;
- redness of the throat mucosa.
The appearance of new teeth is sometimes accompanied by a severe runny nose. It occurs against a background of decreased immunity. As a result, the body's defenses cannot cope with viral infections that try to attack a child everywhere.
If the temperature rises ...
Do not perceive teething in children as a disease or a serious deviation. 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 for several days and causes discomfort, you need to call the local pediatrician.
An experienced doctor can only distinguish a cold from a teething process by visual signs. Usually, doctors recommend knocking down the temperature only if its readings exceed 38 degrees. Not all medicines are suitable for this, therefore self-medication is unacceptable. From the allowed it is recommended to choose those drugs whose effect has already been tested on the baby's body. Of particular note are:
- "Paracetamol".
- Ibufen.
- "Nurofen."
- Tsefekon.
The temperature during teething fangs in children can persist for several days. If the fever does not pass more than three days after the start of treatment, you need to call a doctor again.
How are eye teeth and fangs connected?
Many parents have heard that the first tooth is complete nonsense. As soon as the eyeballs climb, then you have to suffer. What teeth are called so?
Fangs on the upper gum are otherwise referred to as ophthalmic. Why? By this name they owe their location - near the optic nerves. Multiple branches connect the upper face and central nervous system. If these nerves are very close to the gums, the eruption of the upper fangs in the child is accompanied not only by moodiness 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 teething in advance. They are sold in children's stores and pharmacies. Instinct makes the baby try everything with his teeth, so he will like such a toy. Plastic or rubber "healers" 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 remove a special massage. To do this, you need to wrap the finger with gauze soaked in water at room temperature. After you can proceed to light massage movements in the inflamed areas.
Medicines
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 first it is recommended to test for an allergic reaction. Another effective drug is Baby Doctor, which is suitable even for babies. And Dantinorm drops not only relieve pain, but also help eliminate digestive problems. They differ in cumulative effect.
Before giving 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 have already come out in a child. It is necessary to look after 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 brush made of silicone, which is worn like a thimble. You can also use a regular gauze swab. When the child is a little older, he should buy a separate brush.
Toddlers are advised to use only baby paste. It contains the components necessary for milk teeth, and there is no fluorine. In addition, abrasion is markedly reduced. Therefore, a hygiene product will not scratch the tooth enamel. With the eruption of fangs, such a cleaning will contribute to an additional massage of the inflamed gums.