Teething of molars in a child: order and symptoms, photo

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Every mommy looks forward to when her baby has her first teeth. After all, this period is often considered one of the first in growing up a baby. Now the little one will slowly learn to chew new food for him. And if everything is more or less clear with milk teeth, then how does the eruption of molars occur in a child? Let's try to figure it out.

Molars, premolars and the like…

One of the main periods in which the development of the child's body occurs is the eruption of the molars in a child. It often goes away quite painfully, so parents should be prepared for this and understand when their crumbs will have permanent teeth.

Let's go back a little. The period of formation of milk processes is two years. And there are twenty of them in total, including two pairs of indigenous ones. The exact time when the eruption of the first permanent teeth begins has not been established. It depends on many factors: on the heredity of the baby,quality of drinking water, diet, climatic conditions of the region where the child lives.

Mentioning the first molars, we must remember that in a toddler they appear at about 12-17 months of age. Mom should not worry, even if teething is somewhat delayed. They will definitely appear by the 32nd month.

Second molars erupt later - by 24-44 months. The process is completed by 38-48 months.

Every baby is different

It should be taken into account the fact that both the growth and development of each baby are strictly individual. This is also true for teething. Therefore, the actual timing of the appearance of permanent teeth in a baby can be delayed or, on the contrary, appear a little earlier than that of his peers.

Baby teeth stop growing at about thirty-six months. And already by the age of five or six, the baby's first signs appear that the milk teeth are changing to indigenous ones (in some children this happens later). Permanent teeth complete their formation process by about 12-14 years of age.

The older, the calmer

Before moving on to the topic of permanent teeth, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the eruption schedule for milk teeth. This information is shown in the image below.

It is worth remembering that all time frames are averaged, small deviations in terms are not pathological.

When the baby is five or six years old, the sleepless time ends for parentsnights, great whims and temperature fluctuations. Now mothers of preschoolers don't feel so much trouble cooking for their kids, because with the help of their twenty teeth they can easily cope with any food.

But parents should not forget that there comes a time when molars replace milk teeth. It is this stage that moms and dads should monitor especially carefully, because subsequently he althy teeth will be the key to the he alth of the whole organism.

Molar teeth stay with a person for life. And this is true, because they grow only once and are not subsequently replaced by others. But this does not mean at all that the first milk teeth do not have roots. It's just that their roots are not so big, and over time they are destroyed so that later the molars can easily push out the milk teeth.

In what order do permanent teeth erupt?

Let's figure out how the molars appear in children. The order of eruption (the photo below shows the arrangement of permanent and milk teeth) is usually the same.

The first you can see are the "sixes" - these are the teeth located in the dentition immediately after the second milk molars. They are called first. And the existing milk molars will replace the teeth, which are called premolars. According to the description below, you can see at what age to expect changes in the child's dentition. But keep in mind that these are average time frames.

In children, when they reach six or seven years old,gradually appear permanent molars. This usually happens before the first milk teeth have fallen out.

So, the molars begin to appear in children. The order of eruption is often this option:

• at the age of 6-7, incisors begin to grow in the center of the lower jaw;
• at the age of 7-8, the same incisors appear on the upper jaw of children, at the same age, the lower "twos" appear;
• a little later (at 8-9 years old) lateral incisors grow;
• when children reach 9-10 years of age, fangs appear on their lower jaw, a year or two later they appear on top;
• At about 10-11 years old, the first premolars appear on the upper jaw of children;
• up to 12 years, the appearance of the first lower premolars can also be expected;
• top second premolars appear in children at 10-12 years old, and below - at 11-12;
• second molars appear on the lower jaw between the ages of eleven and thirteen;
• at about the same age (at 12-13 years old) the second molars appear at the top;
• top and bottom third molars appear after 17 years.

This is how molars appear in children. The order of their eruption can be somewhat complicated for the neophyte. But moms, as usual, will figure it out.

Local symptoms in older children

In general, the signs of molars eruption in a child of one, another, third at any age are identical. This is an absolutely normal physiological process for the human body. But in most cases, children experience discomfort during the appearance of teeth, from which they cannot escape.

So, the eruption of milk, molars in children is due to the same symptoms. The difference is only in the reaction to uncomfortable sensations. The loss of temporary teeth and the appearance of permanent ones should take place on schedule and be under the close attention of a good pediatric dentist. He will be able to facilitate the process and help in the formation of the correct bite.

Molar teeth appear in children of five or six years. Just at this time, the roots of milk teeth gradually dissolve and the interdental gap increases. Little by little, the molars will displace the milk teeth, so it is then that it is necessary to monitor the formation of the bite.

What are the symptoms of permanent teeth growth?

Of course, all parents know how painful the period of teething can be. Parents should pay close attention to this process.

As soon as the time approaches when the teething of molars begins in children, the symptoms of this process are not far off. The first can be attributed to the fact that quite noticeable gaps begin to appear between the baby's teeth. The baby grows up, and his jaw grows. Gradually, a place is being prepared for larger teeth, which will already be permanent. Dairy products loosen over time.

Sometimes it happens that a child's milk tooth is quite strong and firmly onits usual place, but at the same time, the root begins to erupt. Such a moment should not be left without the attention of adults. It is necessary to take the child to the dentist in a timely manner so that the milk tooth is removed. Otherwise, the root grows crookedly, and it will take quite a lot of time and material resources to correct the situation.

Jaw Augmentation

The first most characteristic symptom of the beginning of the appearance of permanent teeth in a child is an increase in the size of his jaw. Moms may notice that there are small gaps between adjacent milk teeth. And to change dairy to permanent, the body should prepare in advance, creating the necessary conditions for the growth of "teeth like in adults".

The first molars can announce their "arrival" quite seriously. Children are in pain, and parents are in trouble. Toddlers sleep poorly and anxiously, often act up, get irritated, lose their appetite. Symptoms of teething permanent teeth include a cough or runny nose, as well as an increase in temperature in children. But doctors believe that these are absolutely not mandatory signs of the appearance of teeth. Most often, they can appear due to the fact that immunity is reduced, because it is at this time that the vulnerability of the child's body increases.

Salivation

It can be said that an almost obligatory sign of the appearance of permanent teeth in a child is increased salivation. When the second stage of tooth formation begins, such a symptom will not be as obvious as in the original version, but there will also be inconvenience.

Six-seven-year-old kids already know how to wipe their cheeks and mouth with a sterile napkin or handkerchief. If this is not taken care of, then irritation will begin in these places due to the fact that the delicate baby skin is too susceptible. But there are many different bacteria in saliva.

Diarrhea

One of the signs of the appearance of permanent teeth in children is diarrhea, which can last for several days. In this case, loose stools are a consequence of the fact that there is an infection in the child's body. And the reason for this is simple: the child often puts dirty hands or other objects into his mouth. This is facilitated by a very abundant salivation. If the diarrhea is short-term (that is, three times a day) and there is no admixture of blood cells in it, it will not be dangerous for the child. It will not be superfluous to observe a doctor, because during this period, when the children's immune system is rather weakened, a new infection can be added and exacerbate all symptoms.

Condition or cause?

If it happens that the appearance of molars in a child occurs much earlier than a certain period, it is necessary to inform the pediatrician and consult a pediatric endocrinologist. If teething starts late, this indicates a violation of the ratio of hormones, which also forces you to see a doctor.

In some cases, moms and dads tie symptoms to a condition rather than looking for the real cause. The same thing happens with teething in children. If the symptoms are expressed a little brighter, do not immediately write everything off.

Symptoms,which shouldn't exist

Symptoms that shouldn't be present include:

• Temperature in a child when teething molars is much higher than 38.5 degrees;
• cough quite severe and lasting for a long time;
• any bleeding;
• in a few days the child had vomiting and diarrhea many times;
• a child has a runny nose with yellow or green mucus.

If these symptoms appear - both in infants and older children, it is necessary to consult a pediatrician to exclude diseases with similar signs.

Parents, give your baby a helping hand

Now we already know when the teething of the molars occurs in a child. It is also clear that the process of the appearance of new teeth is quite painful and lengthy. Therefore, moms and dads should know how to help a child with teething molars at this time.

If a child has a fever, some alarming symptoms begin to appear - cough, runny nose, you should immediately consult a pediatrician. It is the doctor who will be able to determine the exact cause of what is happening and prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs (Vibrukol, Ibuprofen).

So, the teething of molars in children begins. The gum, in which a new tooth is about to “hatch”, swells and hurts. Pediatric dentists may advise the use of special gels (Kamistad, Dentinox) or chilled rodents.

The eruption of molars in a child is the very period when it is necessary to take a closer look at the hygiene of the baby's oral cavity, for which it is necessary to select toothpaste according to his age. For example, toothpastes designed for the age category from 0 to 3 years old can reduce the number of harmful microbes in the baby's mouth. Thanks to this, the difficult period of the appearance of new teeth will be much easier.

It is with such numerous symptoms that molars and milk teeth appear in children. The order of their eruption was described earlier. Despite the fact that in this situation, it would seem that parents have known and understood everything for a long time, it is necessary to pay attention to the smallest changes in the behavior and well-being of the child in order to avoid possible complications in the future.