Each child teething process takes place individually. There is an opinion that this action is carried out on the basis of hereditary predisposition, that is, you should pay attention to how this process proceeded from the parents of the child.
In more cases, babies' teeth begin to erupt in the 6-month period of the baby’s life. As a rule, the incisors first emerge, followed by premolars, then canines and painters.
It is important to consider that by the age of 3 the child should have 20 milk teeth.
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Signs of teething teeth
There are a number of symptoms.allocated by pediatricians, talking about the beginning of teething:
- Irritability.
- Decrease or complete disappearance of appetite.
- Increased body temperature.
- Active salivation.
- Unreasonable whims and crying.
- Swelling and redness of the gums.
- Disturbed sleep at night and daytime.
Secondary signs may be rashes and redness in the chin and cheek area. This is due to the increased separation of saliva, which irritates the delicate skin of the child. To prevent such reddening, you can use a soft cloth napkin.
But if the irritation nevertheless came, then in this case it is recommended to perform treatment of the affected area baby cream and it is desirable to do this immediately before bedtime. And also children's cream should be applied before going for a walk.
In addition, during the period of teething of milk teeth, the child may begin to suck-nibble his cams, fingers and toys. At the same time, during sleep, the baby may try to relieve pain, smacking and biting, but as a result, the discomfort only increases.
Parents consider constipation an additional symptom of teething teeth, or vice versa - diarrhea. Only pediatricians say that these signs should not be combined with the main signs, and when a constipation or diarrhea occurs with a temperature, it is necessary to consult a doctor without fail in order to make the child feel better.
Growth phases of milk teeth
A one-time date of teething medicine has not been established. Since this contributes to many factors. But at the same time allocate periodswhen a baby of age begins to grow teeth.
Namely:
- From 6 - 12 months - incisors.
- From 12 - 15 months - molars.
- From 18 - 21 months - fangs.
- From 20-30 a month - secondary molars.
There are cases when, for one reason or another (features of the body), the eruption of milk teeth is delayed. This process may be due to a deficiency of calcium and vitamin D, as well as the presence of certain infants of the baby.
As a rule, the first phase of growth of incisors extends over several months of a child's life.
It happens that the baby immediately after birth is marked by the presence of several established processes. This phenomenon is explained by the fact that the teeth of the child begin to form in the mother's womb.
Such "anomalies" are not considered alarming, as they do not harm the health of the infant.
It is important for parents to familiarize themselves with the typical list of milk teeth, the order of their growth and the period of eruption.
The front incisors hatch from 6 - 12 months of a child's life. In this case, the teeth begin to grow in the lower jaw. Thus, the first median incisors cut the lower processes, and the upper and much larger than the lower ones make their way by 8–9 months.
Starting from 9 to 13 months, the incisors of the side warehouse in both rows are bite, first of all from the top, and after that from the bottom. There are cases when the lower pair erupts, without waiting for the completion of the growth process of the upper teeth.
Then make their way first upper and lower molars from 12 - 15 months of life of the baby.
The fangs of the child are painfully enough. Basically, they spit in one time interval from 18-21 months. At this time, the symptoms become pronounced and require the use of painkillers.
Secondary molars erupt through the final milk teeth. The duration of the eruption of this type is longer in comparison with other processes and occurs in the interval from 20 to 30 months of life of the infant.
Parents should remember that in the absence of the eruption of milk teeth in a child in the first year of his life, it is an occasion to urgently contact a pediatrician who will establish the reasons for the deviation.
Eruption pathologies
Known rare cases of abnormal growth of milk teeth.
These include:
- Early or, on the contrary, too late eruption.
- Atypical sequence of growth.
- Tooth growth outside the dental arch.
- Irregular crown shape.
- A touch of brown, yellow, green or black.
- The absence of individual sprouts.
Such phenomena are considered rare. But if a child’s teeth erupt incorrectly, then there is a requirement to seek help from specialists - a pediatrician and a dentist in the children's department.
It is important to start at the time of the first zubikov perform hygiene procedures to care for the oral cavity of the baby. For this purpose, special napkins and children's toothpastes are on sale. This process can also be carried out by means of a soda solution and a piece of sterile bandage.
Pain relief gels
It is possible to minimize pain during teething in babies by means of medical preparations. For example, means in the form of an ointment or an anesthetic gel that reduces discomfort, inflammation and pain.
Commonly used medications for pain when teething milk teeth include:
- Gol Holisal.
- Gel Dentinox.
- Gel Kamistad.
- Gel Pansoral.
- Gel Baby Doctor.
Gel holisal Provides antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effect with analgesic effect. Apply it should be in the form of applications on the disturbing part of the gums, producing a quick relief from pain. The disadvantage of this gel is abundant salivation.
Dentinox gel includes pharmacist chamomile and Lidocaine infusion, the active ingredients of which remove inflammation and pain.
The gel is applied with gentle movements to an irritated place several times a day for children of any age.
Gel kamistad, coping with the inflammatory process, reduces the number of harmful bacteria, relieves pain after covering their swollen gums.
Gel Pansoral facilitates the eruption of children's teeth, without showing side effects on the body. Due to the presence in its composition of natural components that do not cause harm even to a child of infancy.
Applications can be made on demand at any time if anxiety symptoms occur.
Gel Baby Doctor, cooling, reduces pain and sensitivity of the inflamed gums. Its natural ingredients only help in eliminating the signs of teething. But at the same time it can provoke an allergic reaction. Owing to what consultation of the pediatrician is necessary.
The drug is recommended for intolerance to Lidocoin.
With the appearance of a high level of body temperature in a child, he should be given an antipyretic drug, such as children's Panadol. And in the case of manifestation of intense pain, it is necessary to orally administer the anesthetic, Nurofen.
It is important to understand that if these symptoms do not subside within 2 to 3 days, it is required to consult a doctor.
Helping folk and other means
The most important factor in alleviating the discomfort of a baby is the special care, care and caress of his parents during this period.
Relieve pain can be using:
- Teethers from the pharmacy and massaging products.
- Folk remedies.
Pharmacies and children's departments of stores have a wide range of teethers manufactured from plastic, silicone, rubber, latex and wood. They are made in different shapes, colors and sizes. Some of them have special features.
Some of them have special holes in them for introducing medicinal gel into them, which ensures 100% spread of the gel over the excited gingival surface.
Other fixtures equipped with a special liquid or water to allow cooling in the refrigerator.
At the same time it is necessary to realize that the universal category of the teether has not been created. There are also such children who, in principle, refuse to use these tools.
Carrots, dryers, apples or crackers are often used as massaging products. It should be noted that the carrot is dangerous for children with allergies.
A well-washed finger of a mother or even a father can serve as a folk remedy.
Also teething pain can be smoothed out by the cold. For example, a cold spoon, a rag; frozen banana or dried; cool apple puree.
In addition, it should be noted that it is strictly forbidden to give the infant cubes ice cubes from the freezer. Since it can damage the gums and freeze tissue.