Baby teething:what should you know?

The eruption of the first teeth is an important stage that requires a lot of patience from relatives. This is the very beginning, towards a more independent eater. Sometimes this stage requires a lot of patience and endurance from the parents, and it is painful for the baby. In this article, we will discuss when teething begins in children, what is the order of teething, what signs signal the beginning of teething and how to take care of baby teeth during teething..

When do the first teeth start to erupt??

One of the most frequently asked questions by parents of babies is when do baby teeth start coming in. Despite the fact that each baby is completely unique and his development may differ even from his brothers or sisters, usually the first teeth start to erupt around 5-7 months of life. However, there are cases when mischievous teeth appear only in the mouths of children who have celebrated their first birthday. Don't worry, it's completely normal. Don't be surprised if teeth start to appear after just 3 months. In addition, 1 in 2,000 babies in the world have already started teething at birth.s.

If your little one has celebrated his first birthday a long time ago, but there are no teeth, we recommend that you consult your family doctor. Late as well as early sprouting can be affected by serious diseases, impaired metabolism, lack of vitamins, too low birth weight, previous disorders in the stage of embryonic development or other important reasons. Early teething can be caused by excess weight of the newborn, hormonal disorders, measles, it can also be caused by heredity or very young age of the mother. However, such disorders are extremely rare, so you should not worry beforehand, especially if your baby is healthy and well.

The first signs of teething

More than one mother or father raising newborns has noticed that even before the teeth appear, certain processes take place in the children's mouths. Some babies go through teething more easily, for some it becomes a real pain. As a rule, when teething, the gums become sensitive, the places where the first teeth erupt can be painful. In order to make it easier for parents to understand what is happening to their child when teeth start to appear, we present you with 5 signs that we believe will help you prepare for this important stage.

• The newborn wants to bite. He constantly chews his fingers, puts everything within reach into his mouth and chews, tries to bite.
• The gums are red, they may be slightly swollen in the places where they sprout, the child drools more.
• The little one is restless, irritable, angry. He has an unpleasant pain in his mouth.
• The baby's sleep is disturbed. He wakes up more often, has difficulty falling asleep, is distracted during sleep.
• At the beginning of teething, the temperature may rise slightly.

Although the teething period can take a lot of strength, stay calm. And the baby who is experiencing unpleasant sensations will feel calmer in a safe, loving environment, so be patient and full of compassion. This stage can be really difficult for a baby. A little later, we will tell you about several methods that, at least temporarily, can help relieve the unpleasant sensations in the mouth of your newborn.

Order and sequence of teething

Tooth	When does it sprout?	When does it fall?
Lower central bites	6-10 months	6-7 years old
Upper central bites	8-12 months	6-7 years old
Upper side bites	9-13 months	7-8 years old
Lower side bites	10-13 months	7-8 years old
Upper first molars	13-19 months	9-11 years old
Lower first molars	14-19 months	9-11 years old
Upper canines	16-22 months	10-12 years old
Lower canines	16-23 months	9-12 years old
Lower second molars	23-32 months	10-12 years old
Upper second molars	25-33 months	10-12 years old

 

Most people probably know that an adult's mouth usually has a total of 32 permanent teeth. If you counted correctly, then you noticed that there are much less of them in the mouths of babies. Children have a total of 20 firsts in their mouths, calleddairy products, teeth. The first teeth begin to erupt around 6 months, and the last teeth of an adult only around 17-25 years. There are four types of permanent human teeth: incisors, canines, incisors, and molars.in the setonly three: biting, canine and brushy.

The first to appear moths These are the upper and lower front teeth. In total, both children and adults have 8 molars, 4 in the upper jaw and 4 in the lower jaw. Milk moths usually emerge in 6-13 months, and permanent ones in 6-8 years. The second 13-19 months. guilt begins in the mouths of babiesa the first ones bushy teeth After they fall, their place is replaced by permanent bushes in 6-7 years. Later, between the moths and the first bushes sprout canines teeth Both adults and children have 2 of them in each jaw. Baby canine teeth fall out around 9-12 months of life, and permanent ones grow in their place around 10-12 years of life. Last in children's mouths 25-33 months. sprouts the second ones bushy . The molars are the largest of all and are most important in chewing food. Milky shrubs fall out at the age of 10-12 years, and their place is taken by permanent shrubs in 11-13 years.

Interestingly, just after the permanent ones start to erupt, 8 more teeth erupt hoes . They do not replace any previously lost teeth, but fit snugly between molars and canines. There are even 4 of them in each jaw. Well, and the very last teeth that appear in an adult's mouth last molars , are called mental.Neither newborns nor children have them either. The location of the wisdom teeth in the farthest corners of the jaws. There should be a total of 4 in their mouth. Why they should It often happens that these teeth never erupt in an adult or remain stuck in the bone and never appear on the surface. Very often, these teeth erupt irregularly and worsen the condition of the adjacent teeth.ę.

Why permanent teeth do not erupt immediately?

Throughout life, a person can be said to have two sets of teeth. The first are dairy, and the second are permanent. Milk teeth start to fall in about 6 months, and permanent teeth, when they fall out, about 7 years of life. Allas the second the set of permanent Danes is fully formed only after the emergence of the so-calledfor the smart onesfor teeth, it is about 19-25 years.

Baby teeth like preparationfor regulars. They are extremely important for the further development of teeth, and in addition, they are much smaller than permanent teeth. The purpose of milk teeth is to prepare a place for permanent teeth, to form a correct bite, the correct shape of the jaws. All milk teeth, as well as permanent teeth, must be properly cared for in order to avoid problems not only with the teeth, but also with the jaw in general..

How to take care of milk teeth?

Baby teeth, just like permanent ones, need to be cleaned regularly. While the teeth are still forming and have not erupted, and the baby is not yet fed, a soft cloth or gauze will be enough for you. After wetting the washcloth with warm, preferably boiled, water, just gently wipe the baby's gums. We recommend doing this at least twice a day. Even when feeding with mother's milk, bacteria can begin to accumulate in the oral cavity, which can damage not only teeth that are already sprouting, but also teeth that have not yet appeared. As soon as the first white bump appears, buy a special toothbrush for babies. It should be extremely soft and gentle, and of course with a small head. For the first few times, brush your teeth only with a brush moistened with water. Once the first tooth is fully erupted, you can start using no more than a rice-sized drop of baby toothpaste.į.

5 tips on how to properly care for children's teeth during eruption

1. Before the teeth appear, clean the gums with a soft damp cloth, and when the first tooth appears, start using a toothbrush. The brush should be extremely soft and gentle..
2. When babies are teething, their gums itch, so they always want to chew on something. The best and safest way to help them is special chewing gum. Made from safe materials, the chews will not harm your little one's mucous membranes, and the extra soft material ensures that babies will chew them.while chewingwon't get hurt.
3. Healthy food can protect gums and teeth during germination. Any sweets or sugary drinks, even juices or naturally occurring sugars in fruit, especially too much of them, can weaken teeth. Try to stick to natural sugars and avoid added sugars.
4. Do not leave a bottle in the mouth of a sleeping child from which he drank before falling asleep. Drops of milk left in the mouth can eventually cause caries, and lying in a horizontal position can cause choking. In addition, if the drinker is made of a harder material, it can catch the gums or other places.
5. If teething is a real pain for your little one and he is constantly tense, crying or restless, has a fever, try pain-relieving gum pastes after consulting your doctor. Just don't abuse the medicine!