Teeth play a big role in human life, because with their help he is able to grind food. The process of their growth is especially important for children; it is a new stage in the development of the child. Teething in infants, the pattern of their appearance is of interest to all young parents.
When milk teeth form
In the first months of pregnancy, the baby's future teeth begin to be laid. Around the 6th week, a tooth plate is formed. After this (until the 10th week), a set of milk teeth and even the enamel that covers them is finally modeled. At the 5th month, permanent teeth begin to form. This process continues until the child is five years old. During the second and third trimester, the mineralization process is going on, so a pregnant woman needs to carefully monitor her diet. It is important that the menu contains calcium, fluorine. It is better to limit the sweet, as from it the teeth will not be in the best condition. It is not only possible to treat teeth during pregnancy, but it is also necessary, it is only worth warning the doctor about his position.
Teething scheme in infants
Usually the first tooth is shown at the age of 6 months. By this time, the child’s diet is changing slightly, the first feeding is introduced.
But still, other periods of occurrence are possible, since the teething pattern in a child is as individual as the growth and weight indicators. But if this process does not start after 1 year, it is worth consulting with a specialist. The lower incisors (central) are the first to break through. They are followed by the upper ones. Next, the upper second incisors erupt. After some time, the growth of the lower ones is also observed. The pattern of teething of children’s baby teeth in the following stages is as follows: the upper molars (they are also called the first molars), the lower, fangs (in the same sequence), and, finally, the second molars (in this case, the lower ones should appear first).
Dental Growth Symptoms
First of all, mothers note the fact that the child becomes moody, restless. Salivation becomes abundant. Often the appetite is impaired, the immune system weakens somewhat, therefore during this period the child becomes vulnerable to many viruses. Subsequently, a runny nose, cough, fever. Diarrhea may also occur. As a rule, all symptoms disappear with the appearance of the tooth. Teething in infants (the scheme was described above) can occur without all these unpleasant moments.
Teething fangs
If the process of the appearance of new teeth has so far been relatively simple, the eruption of the incisors can bring serious pain.
The teething scheme in a child suggests their appearance after 1.5 years. Their main feature is the location. Firstly, they sit quite deep in the gums, and the path of their advancement, respectively, is longer. Also, the facial nerve is located near them, and its irritation inevitably leads to excruciating pain, which gives to the head, eyes. More incisors are characterized by the presence of a massive crown. In addition, the upper ones are slightly larger in terms of cutting edge parameters than the lower ones. All these features lead to the fact that children have poor sleep, appetite, they are irritable and restless.
How to help a child during this period
When teething in a child, the gum mucosa is damaged and aseptic (ie, “microbial”) inflammation occurs, which causes fever, diarrhea, sleep disturbance and the baby’s appetite. Moreover, as a result of gum damage, they become more vulnerable to infection and the occurrence of septic (ie, “microbial”) inflammation, which can complicate an already difficult period of teething. Conventional drugs for treating inflammation of the oral mucosa are not always suitable for use in young children. You should choose a drug intended for use in children. For example, Holisal ® has proven itself well. When applied topically, it has a triple effect, helping to relieve pain and inflammation as well as acting on viruses, fungi and bacteria. The gel adhesive base helps to keep active substances on the mucous membrane, prolonging their action 1 . It is important to use caution when used in children under one year of age and consult with your doctor first.
In order to somehow relieve itching and pain, you can offer your baby special teething. They are cooled in the refrigerator. This will help relieve inflammation and itching for a while. But it is worth paying special attention to the quality of the product: it is better to choose such devices without filler.
Replace such toys with vegetables. A cold apple or carrot will do its job perfectly. The main thing that a mother should know is that the child does not understand what a temporary condition is. He is discouraged and confused. Therefore, the baby needs increased attention. In the afternoon you need to try to distract him with games, a new book. In rare cases (before bedtime), you can use a special gel. He for some time (20-30 minutes) will relieve pain. However, it is often not worth using it, since lidocaine is usually present in the composition. It is important to wipe the saliva in time, as it can cause irritation to delicate skin. The stool of a child usually has high acidity during this period, so an untimely change in the diaper can lead to profuse irritation in the anus. Moms should keep this under control. If trouble nevertheless happened, then sea buckthorn oil will help. Runny nose, fever, cough also need treatment.
Baby teeth care
The teething scheme in a child implies the presence of 16 pieces at the age of two years. By the age of three, a complete set of 20 teeth should grow. But you need to start caring for them as soon as the first one appears.
First, you can rub your teeth with gauze wound on your finger. Now for these purposes special nozzles are sold. After a year, you should buy a special toothbrush and teach your child to use such a device. After two years, dentists recommend the use of children's toothpaste. It is also important to give a feasible load on the teeth. Food should be gradually presented with small pieces so that the child learns to chew it, and after 3 years it is completely worth giving up chopping food. Sugar is the main enemy of children's teeth. Therefore, sweets and other sweets should be limited, it is better to offer your baby dried fruits. Raw vegetables and fruits have a beneficial effect on the condition of milk teeth. They additionally clean the surface of food debris, train chewing skills.
Replacing primary teeth with permanent
Such a process occurs at about the age of six. Permanent teeth seem to push out the milk teeth and at the same time take their place. The first to grow the so-called "six" - the first molar. By this time, baby teeth may not