During a person's life, about 20 teeth are replaced once, and the remaining 8-12 are permanent, they initially grow up indigenous.
The eruption of molars in children is an extremely important period, both for the child himself and for the parents. The main characteristics of this process (peculiarities of flow and timing) depend in part on hereditary factors, and are partly determined by living conditions (diet, climate, drinking water quality, etc.). In this regard, there are no clearly defined uniform periods for the eruption of molars in children. Similarly, it can not be said that the growth of molars in children is accompanied by clear symptoms.
On average, up to three years, all baby teeth grow in the baby. There should be twenty. Four central teeth (incisors), two canines ("eye") and 4 molars (chewing) on each jaw. The growth of molar teeth in children begins by five years, and gradually the milk teeth are replaced by permanent teeth.
Indications of eruption of molars
A sign of the early appearance of the first molars in children is the presence of gaps between the milk teeth (three). Initially, the baby teeth are close to each other, but as the size of the jaw increases, the teeth "part". In the event that this does not happen, the jaw may not have enough room for permanent teeth, and they will grow curved. Along with the growth of the jaw, there is a gradual resorption of the roots of temporary teeth, after which the baby teeth begin to stagger and fall out.
The order of eruption of molars in children is as follows:
- first molars;
- central incisors;
- lateral incisors;
- first premolars;
- fangs;
- second molars;
- third molars (erupt not in all people, their absence is not necessarily a sign of abnormalities).
But if your child's teeth begin to erupt in another order, this is not necessarily a deviation from the norm. In this case, the first molars in children (sixth teeth) grow at once radical, not replacing milk teeth. Parents should remember that molars in children should not fall out. If you notice that your baby has a stiff tooth - contact your dentist immediately to diagnose the cause and to prescribe the correct treatment. The fact that the child has molar teeth, parents may not even know - very often this process is painless and almost unnoticeable.
At the same time, the eruption of molars in children can be accompanied by high fever, lack of appetite, irritability. Do not panic about this - as a rule, these unpleasant signs go by themselves.
Nursing Care
It is important for parents not to forget that children, just like adults, need proper care for their teeth and oral cavity. Neglect of simple rules of hygiene and self-care can lead to serious consequences: caries, periodontitis, stomatitis and other unpleasant diseases. Remember the importance of regular medical and preventive visits to the dentist.
It is very important not to forget to brush your teeth not only in the morning, but also in the evening, because the activity of harmful microflora of the mouth at night is not lower than in the daytime. Ideally, of course, you should clean your teeth and mouth after each meal (there are a lot of different rinses for this). But, at a minimum, parents should teach their children to regularly brush their teeth and undergo preventive examinations at the dentist. The most effective method of raising children has always been and remains a personal example, so, first of all, look at yourself and begin to monitor your own health. A strong, healthy teeth - one of the mandatory conditions of normal life of the body. Take care of your dental health from childhood - only then they will last for many years.