When do teeth begin to be cut?
Usually the first tooth is cut, when the baby is from 6-8 months old. In order to be guided in when and what teeth are cut at your baby, it is necessary to take into account the general norms of the appearance of milk teeth.
The order of the appearance of teeth:
- The first four teeth (lower and upper incisors) will appear for 7 to 10 months.
- The next four zubiki (lateral and lower incisors) are cut at the age of 9-12 months.
- The first molars (upper and lower) begin to "cut" when a child from 1 year old is 1.6 years old.
- The second molars will complete a number of milk teeth for the third year of life of the baby.
Each child has his own physiological characteristics and his body is individual. Therefore, do not worry too much if the appearance of the first teeth does not fit into the generally accepted terms.
The fact that when a child starts to be cut teeth is affected by many factors.
Causes that affect the timing of the appearance of the first teeth:
- heredity or genetic predisposition;
- baby nutrition (breastfeeding or artificial feeding);
- climatic conditions of residence (hot climate contributes to early eruption);
- balanced nutrition of the mother during pregnancy (especially at 9 weeks of pregnancy).
The appearance of the first teeth is a very painful and difficult stage in the life of the baby. To help the child, it is important to determine in time when the teeth are cut in babies.
- tearfulness and irritability;
- reddened and swollen gums;
- increased salivation;
- slight swelling of the cheeks;
- sour smell from the mouth;
- the baby pulls everything in the mouth, because the gums are itching and sore.
As a rule, when the first tooth is cut in children, there is a general deterioration in well-being.
Appearance of deterioration of state of health against the background of teething:
- absence or loss of appetite;
- restless sleep;
- Diarrhea (but not more than 2 days);
- increase in temperature to 38 ° C (but not more than 3 days);
- runny nose and cough;
- rash on the gums.
General state of health can worsen as long as the babies have teeth, but when they appear, the symptoms should disappear. If the state of health has not improved - it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor, so as not to miss another disease.
Babies often suffer painfully the appearance of milk teeth. Careful and attentive parents can help their baby.
What to do when teeth are chopped?
- Toy-teethers with a liquid inside will help the child reduce itching and inflammation. To do this, put it for 2 -3 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Ordinary drying, fruit (apple, pear) or vegetables (carrots) will enable the baby to scratch his gums.
- Cold well relieves pain. You can try to let the baby chew a cotton napkin, soaked in cold boiled water.
- Pharmaceutical gels (Calgel, Mundizol, Dr. Babey, etc.) will help relieve pain. You can apply no more than 3 days, but not more often 5 times a day.
- Anesthetics should be used only with very severe pain, after consulting with a doctor.
When do children have permanent teeth?
A complete set of 20 teeth each baby has 2.5-3 years.
In doing so, they destroy the roots of the baby teeth, so that the latter fall out. The first teeth fall in the same sequence as they appeared.
All baby teeth in a child are replaced by 12-13 years. And in 15-18 years the formation of a permanent bite ends.
Healthy and beautiful teeth are the guarantee of your child's health and beauty. The attention of parents to every stage of the formation of a child's teeth will help to find your child a beautiful and dazzling smile.