For parents, the appearance of the first teeth in a beloved child is accompanied by conflicting feelings. Among them are joy, excitement, pride, and fatigue. Is the kid getting moody? Sleeping badly? There are reasons. This is the first teeth appear!
Symptoms of cutting teeth in a child arise even before the tiny little tooth "sees the light" and breaks through the small gum. Often, parents cannot understand what is happening with the peanut, which is why diarrhea, temperature suddenly appear, sleep is disturbed. The reason for this is the long-awaited first "pearls". Not much time will pass, and your baby will sparkle a snow-white, charming smile!
The appearance of all 20 teeth varies from 5 months to 2 years. In some children, teeth first appear at 5-6 months, in others - at 8-9. This is considered absolutely normal. After all, your baby is so individual, so different from others! And the symptoms of cutting teeth in all children are different. Optionally, your child may show a temperature, while others, on the contrary, this period is accompanied by an increase in the numbers on the thermometer.
The main signs of the appearance of teeth in the baby
Here are the main symptoms of cutting teeth in babies:
- Increased salivation. Of course, it is observed not only during teething, but during this difficult period for the child begins to intensify.
- Lethargy, whims. The kid does not feel delight at the sight of new toys, becomes lethargic, passive, moody, does not want to play.
- Temperature.
- Upset stool. It occurs quite often, mainly due to the fact that the child pulls everything in his mouth. Wash the toys thoroughly and make sure that the baby does not grab something dangerous.
- Decreased appetite, poor sleep.
- Inflamed, swollen gums.
Parents ask themselves: "What to do when teeth are cut, how to help your beloved peanut?". First of all, you must understand that teething is a physiological process. Therefore, it remains only to wait. But you are able to alleviate the condition of the child and help him cope with the pain. You can rub special gels sold in the pharmacy into the gums, they perfectly help reduce the symptoms of cutting teeth. Buy teething toys that you can pre-cool by refrigerating them for a few minutes. And, of course, be affectionate with the baby, be near, show him that you understand him. These simple actions will greatly help your child.
What to do if a wisdom tooth is cut, the gum hurts?
When a wisdom tooth appears, symptoms such as:
- It's a dull pain;
- bad breath;
- swelling of the cheeks;
- it becomes difficult to swallow.
If your gum hurts, the above symptoms are present, you must urgently consult a dentist who will conduct an examination and decide what to do with the tooth. Opinions on whether to maintain wise teeth or to remove differ. If nothing bothers or hurts, then you can leave them, but if they cause inconvenience, provoke pain, a qualified specialist will remove them, after taking a picture of the teeth.