Milk teeth in children: symptoms and order of eruption, photo

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

Teething in babies is the first test for both children and parents. Often this process is difficult. Young mothers and fathers need to know in advance how milk teeth appear in children, symptoms, order and normal terms. Knowledge will make it possible to alleviate such a difficult period, and in case of any problems, consult a doctor in time.

What are baby teeth?

Milk teeth are called the very first teeth in a child, which begin to appear in the first year of life. When all of them erupt, the kit should be as follows:

• 8 incisors;
• 8 primary molars;
• 4 fangs.

Milk teeth are not only for biting and chewing food. They contribute to the development of the jaw, prepare places for permanent teeth, and also play a crucial role in the formation of masticatory muscles. The correct development of speech also occurs in the presence of teeth.

What is the difference between first teeth and permanent teeth? Dairy:

• havesmaller size;
• they have a more rounded shape;
• he althy teeth in children (you can see it in the photo) have a milky color;
• more fragile;
• grow vertically;
• with short, wide roots.

Teeth are counted from the center. "Ones" are the central incisors, "twos" are the lateral incisors; in third place are fangs - “triples”; molars are called "fours" and "fives" respectively.

The process of teething

Even in the uterine development of the fetus, the formation of the rudiments of milk teeth begins. If the pregnancy passed without complications and no pathologies affected the formation of the rudiments, then the first teeth of the child will appear he althy and strong. In most cases, babies in the process of teething experience pain. They become whiny, irritable, capricious. The duration of this period and the timing of the appearance of the very first tooth is individual.

Different groups of teeth can erupt in different ways. In some cases, parents already discover a ready-made tooth, although this was not preceded by any symptoms. On average, this process occurs at the age of 4 to 7 months, there are also delays, there is nothing to worry about. It happens that the first tooth has broken through as early as three months, but most often it then grows more fragile.

Teething symptoms in children under one year old

The main symptoms of teething are the following:

• body temperature rises;
• swollen gums;
• intensive beginsdrooling;
• baby tends to scratch swollen gums with a fist, toy, other items;
• baby's appetite decreases;
• diarrhea, cough, runny nose occurs.

The body temperature rises. You can’t ignore this, you need to lower it with paracetamol.

Diarrhea is caused by swallowing too much mucus and saliva. In the intestines, the rhythm of work goes astray. The glands in the nose produce mucus more intensively, for this reason, a runny nose is also observed. It is very important to regularly clear the child's nasal passages and monitor proper breathing.

Wet cough in a baby occurs for the same reason. With increased salivation, mucus accumulates on the surface of the throat, which makes breathing difficult.

How to help your baby

When a child is teething, most often he is going through this period very hard. Parents at this time should be more caring, affectionate, sympathize with his whims and try to somehow distract him from painful sensations. If a mother is breastfeeding a baby, it is worth moving away from a strict schedule and applying the baby at his first desire. In such a period, in no case should weaning be planned, for the child it will be a great stress.

First, the lower teeth appear first, then the upper teeth in children. During this period, the child constantly gnaws something, tries to scratch his gums. This helps him relieve unpleasant symptoms.

For these purposes, parents can offer the child toys, special rubber rings-teethers or some kind of plastic toys. The special ring can be cooled first in the refrigerator. Cold helps relieve itching and pain. But not all kids like it. Sometimes the baby himself chooses which toy is more suitable for him for these purposes.

In such cases, parents should carefully examine it for small parts and uneven edges so that the baby cannot injure himself or choke. Some children like to nibble on a crust of bread, a cracker, a bagel or a dryer.

To distract your baby from pain, you can play something with him or go for a walk. It is necessary to focus his attention on something interesting and new for him. Children, unlike adults, do not want to lie still in bed when they are sick. When a baby is teething, his mood changes easily. If he sobbed out loud, then in a minute he, distracted by something, can immediately laugh, smile.

Medications

The most striking symptoms of malaise appear when a child's front teeth are being cut. If he cannot calm down after massaging the gums, teethers and attempts to distract him with something do not help, it is worth resorting to medications. They will help relieve pain, itching and inflammation. Most Popular Gels:

1. Baby Doctor.
2. Dentinox.
3. Cholisal.
4. "Dantinorm Baby".

The manufacturer produces Dentinox in two convenient forms. These are drops and gel. The active ingredient here is lidocaine and chamomile. It can be used no more than three times perday. You should find out if the baby is allergic to such a drug.

"Baby Doctor" is hypoallergenic, as it is created exclusively from natural plant ingredients. Has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cholisal contains a special substance - choline salicylate, which has anti-inflammatory properties.

"Dantinorm Baby" is a homeopathic preparation. Able to eliminate the main symptoms of malaise: pain, inflammation, itching, digestive problems.

Inflammation of the gums helps to remove a decoction of chamomile, special toothpastes (they have a mark - from 0 months).

Parents should immediately limit their intake of sweets as soon as teeth erupt so as not to provoke early development of caries.

How many teeth should a baby have?

Nature itself has established in what sequence and at what time teeth should appear in babies. Parents during this period are obliged to strictly monitor the he alth of their child. Various colds can complicate the process of teething too much.

How many teeth should a baby have and by when? This question is of interest to all moms and dads. By the age of three, the baby should have all the milk teeth.

Due to the individuality of the organism, it also happens that they grow in the wrong sequence, as indicated in many tables. It's not scary. In most cases, the order is:

• 6-10 months - baby's lower incisors appear.
• 7-12months - the upper incisors erupt.
• 7-16 months - lower incisors (lateral).
• 9-12 months - upper incisors (lateral).
• 16-22 months - bottom fangs.
• 16-22 months - upper canines.
• 12-18 months - lower primary molars.
• 13-19 months - primary molars on top.
• 20-31 months - lower secondary molars.
• 25-33 months - upper secondary molars.

Parents should also be informed about when and which baby tooth usually falls out. The order looks like this:

• 6-8 years old - central incisors wobble and fall out.
• 7-8 years old - the sides stagger and fall out.
• 9-12 years old - it's the turn of fangs.
• 9-11 years old – first molars wobble and fall out.
• 10-12 years old - second molars are the last to fall out.

By the age of three, a baby should have 20 baby teeth in their mouth. In exceptional cases, this happens even at 2.5 years old.

Why don't my teeth grow?

Teething in a child should begin during the first year of life. Every child has their own time for this process. Sometimes there is a lack of growth of teeth. The reason for this may be:

• Hereditary factors.
• Environmental situation in the region.
• Adentia (absence of germs in the gums). This pathology originates in fetal development. In a child, the formation of not only the rudiments of teeth, but also nails and hair is disturbed. Only a specialist can diagnose such a diagnosis using a radiophysiograph and X-ray.
• Micronutrient deficiencyand vitamins. It develops if the body does not receive enough vitamins A, B, E, D, calcium and fluorine.
• Rickets. Lack of vitamin D in the body. Negative changes occur in the skeletal system, teeth do not germinate. Signs of rickets are baldness (occipital localization), excitability due to nerves, disturbances in appetite and sleep.

If we talk about a lack or, on the contrary, an excess of teeth, then it is worth noting that this happens extremely rarely. The most common cause is improper intrauterine development. There is a pathology - polyodontia. With this mutation, additional pairs of teeth erupt. Doctors recorded a record fact when 232 teeth erupted in a person during a lifetime. Such a disease is extremely rare, has isolated manifestations, so you should not dwell on it.

Growth Stimulation

As mentioned above, a child's teeth grow depending on the individual characteristics of the body. It is not worth rejoicing when they erupt too early, but one should not speak of backwardness when they have grown too late. The reasons for the inhibition of tooth growth will be determined by the doctor by diagnosing. After their elimination, all methods of stimulating growth should be used. You should undergo a medical examination, to identify if there are any deviations in the skeletal system, in metabolism, vitamin deficiency. If no serious pathologies are identified, then you can resort to the most common measures that will accelerate the growth of teeth.

• Feed your baby calcium-rich foods.
• Include mineral supplements in your diet.
• Take the vitamin complexes recommended by your doctor.
• To activate teething, gently massage swollen gums.
• Strengthen your baby's immune system by all means.

Change teeth to permanent

We found out how many milk teeth children should have, and now briefly about when they should be replaced by permanent, indigenous.

Permanent (radical) replace dairy. They are already more durable, in total, any adult should have 32 of them. The last 4 wisdom teeth erupt in many, far from adolescence. What is the difference between milk bite and permanent bite? Between the canines and molars, the so-called premolars are formed.

Before baby teeth fall out, parents notice that the gaps between them are noticeably increasing. That's the way it should be. This indicates the normal development and growth of the jaw in humans. By the time of the eruption of permanent molars, the jaw increases in size, because the roots will now be much larger and more massive. If there are no noticeable gaps between the teeth of a child by the age of 6-7 years, then the baby must be taken to the dentist so that he can assess the development of the jaw apparatus.

The first permanent molars are called sixes, as they stand behind the milk fives. They begin to erupt at the age of 5-6, when, perhaps, not a single milk tooth has fallen out yet. There are cases when a baby has 24 teeth in his mouth, while 4 are already permanent, and 20 -dairy.

After the appearance of the first permanent molars and the loss of the central milk incisors, the molars begin to appear in the following order:

• 7-8 years - side incisors grow from below.
• 8-9 years - lateral incisors appear from above.
• 9-10 years old - fangs down.
• 11-12 years old - fangs up.
• 10-11 years old - bottom premolars.
• 10-12 years old - premolars on top.
• 10-12 years old - second premolars on top.
• 11-12 years old - lower second premolars.
• 12-13 years old - bottom and top second molars.
• Over 17 - third molars.

Tooth care

It is necessary to start caring for the baby's oral cavity from birth. After each feeding, the mother should treat the baby's gums and tongue with gauze moistened with clean boiled water. This will help prevent the development of various infections.

As soon as the baby starts teething, you can use a soft silicone brush to clean the gums. It not only cleanses, but also perfectly massages the gums. It is necessary to clean the oral cavity twice a day - in the morning and before bedtime. You can use toothpastes for babies that are marked "from 0 months".

From the age of two, start teaching children how to brush their teeth. You need to purchase a special silicone toothbrush and baby gel for them. At this age, brushing your teeth seems to be something very entertaining for kids, they take care of their oral cavity with pleasure. Accustomed to this from an early age, they will be able tokeep your teeth he althy. In these years, the influence of parents in this matter is very important.

At three years old, buy a real brush for your baby, it is important that her bristles are very soft. Rigid can damage the delicate enamel of milk teeth. At this age, the gel can already be replaced with children's toothpaste.

At the age of 4-5 years, the child should independently brush his teeth twice a day without being reminded. Watch what kind of paste he uses. It must not contain any abrasive particles.

Conclusion

In childhood, it is very important to monitor how baby teeth erupt and grow. They are the key to the development of he althy permanent molars. Parents are required to regularly take their child to the pediatric dentist. The doctor will be able to determine if there are any pathologies, diseases. If caries develops, it must be treated, because the disease can pass to the future permanent tooth. In case of an incorrect bite, the doctor will advise what measures can be taken so that the jaw develops correctly. It happens that a permanent molar begins to grow, but it is prevented by a milk tooth that has not yet fallen out. In such situations, you also need to take action in time, as the tooth may develop incorrectly.

Take care and love your children. The future he alth of babies depends on parents.