Teething Symptoms and Remedies — Bright Start Academy Lake Saint Louis

When will your baby’s first pearly white start to poke through? Most babies get their first tooth at around 6 months, but your child’s chompers may appear as early as 3 months or as late as 14, depending on such factors as when Mom and Dad started sprouting teeth and whether or not your baby was a preemie (preemies tend to teethe on the late side). How babies experience teething can vary widely, too. Some have teething symptoms—such as excessive drooling and crankiness—weeks before a tooth actually emerges, while others show no signs at all.

Baby-tooth timeline

Typically, babies get their teeth in pairs. First come the middle two on the bottom. A month or so later, the two above those arrive. Still, it’s not uncommon to see a baby with four bottom and no upper teeth, or the reverse. A general timeline:

• 6 months: lower central incisors
• 8 months: upper central incisors
• 10 months: lower and upper lateral incisors
• 14 months: first molars
• 18 months: canines
• 24 months: second molars

Signs of teething

Short of actually seeing a tooth poking through, and given that the process is different for every baby, some possible symptoms to watch for:

The need to gnaw

The pressure of an emerging tooth beneath the gums may be relieved by counterpressure, so teething babies often want to chomp on things. The chewing instinct may also be a response to the odd sensation that something’s going on in there.

Puffy gums

Before a new tooth erupts, it can cause a red, swollen and bruised-looking area on a baby’s gums. Sometimes the gum bulges with the emerging tooth, which you can see faintly beneath the skin (if you can convince your baby to open his mouth for long enough).

Excessive drooling

Increased spittle can herald a new tooth—but it’s also a normal developmental stage of infancy, so don’t assume that drooling means teething. There’s no way to tell whether your baby’s saliva is the result of teething or not, though it may be if you also see…

Fussiness, especially at night

Tooth eruption—when the tooth moves through the bone and gum—tends to come in stages, with more activity at night than during the day, so your baby may be more irritable then.

Ear pulling

While it can also be a sign of an ear infection, tugging can be a symptom of teething: The pain from the jaw gets transferred to the ear canal.

A change in eating habits

Babies who are eating solids may want to nurse or bottle-feed more because a spoon irritates their inflamed gums. Others may do the opposite, eating more than usual because the counterpressure feels good. And babies who are still on the bottle or breast may begin feeding eagerly but pull back because the activity of sucking puts uncomfortable pressure on the gums and ear canals.

Ways to soothe the pain

You may need to try a few methods to see what works best for your child:

A wet, frozen washcloth(leave one end dry so she can get a good grip)

The thick fabric feels good, and the icy cold numbs sore gums. A teething toy that’s been chilled in the refrigerator also works, but frozen toys may be too harsh on an infant’s sensitive gums.

“My daughter, Eliza, loved to mouth the rail of her crib, so to protect her teeth and the crib, I covered the rail with soft plastic strips she could chomp on to her heart’s content. ”
 — Maura Rhodes, Montclair, NJ

Massage

If the tooth is still deep in the gum and hasn’t formed a painful bruise, counterpressure or friction where it’s about to erupt can work wonders. Try rubbing the area with your clean finger (bare or wrapped in a washcloth).

Pain Reliever

Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are good bets for temporary pain relief, as are topical oral anesthetics, as long as you don’t exceed the recommended dosage.

Distraction

Teething pain is like headache pain—it causes chronic, low-grade discomfort. You can often soothe your child simply by getting her mind off the pain. Give her more one-on-one time or offer her a new toy. And don’t underestimate the healing power of touch: A little extra cuddling on the sofa may be all that’s needed to take a child’s mind off her mouth.

Teething tricks you 

shouldn’t try

• Hard foods like zwieback crackers, toasted or frozen bagels, carrots and frozen bananas. They may appeal to a baby’s intense urge to chew, but when gnawed on long enough they can come apart in choke-hazardous chunks.
• Rubbing a little brandy on swollen gums. Even tiny amounts of alcohol can be poisonous to a baby.

When to call the doctor

Because some signs of teething may actually be signs of illness, call if symptoms worsen (for instance, a low-grade fever reaches 101° F or higher) or linger for more than a couple of days. Same goes if no teeth have come in by 15 months, in which case your pediatrician may want you to take your child to a dentist for an x ray.

The teething process lasts about two years, but after the first few teeth come in, the process tends to be much less painful. (Experts aren’t sure why that is—it could be that babies get used to what teething feels like over time.) Once the first tooth appears, try to start cleaning it twice a day by rubbing gently with a washcloth. Whatever you do, don’t put your baby to bed with a bottle or nurse him to sleep once his teeth come in, since he’s now prone to cavities. This may be a tough time for your baby (and you), but with a little help, he’ll have a lifetime of happy smiles.

Baby Teething Chart: What Order Do They Come In?

How many teeth do kids have? How many baby teeth? When does baby get each tooth? Find out in our baby teething chart!

As soon as parents learn that their little one is teething, they might wonder… which tooth will pop out first? And is there a handy baby teeth chart that I can refer to so it feels a little less unpredictable?

While we can’t tell you how your baby will handle teething (sorry—every kid is truly different), we can tell you which teeth come in which order, and at what age to expect them!

When do babies start teething

Most babies begin teething around 6–8 months of age, and those teeth will usually emerge in a predictable order. However, babies are all unique, and some can get their first tooth as early as 3 months—or as late as 1 year.

Do yourself a favor and don’t sweat it. As long as your baby is happy and meeting other developmental milestones, he or she is right on track. (My children were always on the late side of teeth development, not getting their first one till 9 and 10 months!) If you still have concerns, talk to your child’s doctor.

How many teeth do kids have? How many baby teeth?

As you’ll see in the teeth diagram, by the time your child is 3, she should have all of her baby teeth, which includes:

• 4 central incisors
• 4 lateral incisors
• 4 canines, and
• 8 molars
• for a total of 20 baby teeth.

When babies start shedding teeth at around 7 years, they will begin to get the full set of adult teeth (32 teeth, including wisdom molars).

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Baby Teething Chart

If you’re wondering when your baby might be getting her first (or next) tooth, here’s a handy tooth eruption chart to help you figure it out.

Baby Teeth Chart What Order Do They Come In chart by Mama Natural

Baby Teeth Schedule

When does baby get each tooth? And what are they for? We’ll tell you in this list.

Central Incisor (8–12 months)

These are typically the first teeth a baby will get. The lower central incisors come in around 6–10 months, while the upper central incisors come in around 8–12 months.

These first teeth are meant to help baby bite into and shear food into small pieces. Many parents delay solids until this first tooth appears or until 9 months of age if no tooth yet. However, the gums and jaws of babies are quite strong so they can enjoy pureed or very soft solids even before a tooth comes in. If she only has the bottom teeth, baby can use them to bite soft foods (like liver or egg yolk) by pushing the tooth against the top gums.

Some believe this is evidence that babies don’t need foods to be puréed—in lieu, these parents often opt for a more intuitive style of infant feeding, called baby-led weaning. With proper teeth for biting and cutting food, baby-led weaning supporters believe there is little reason to worry about choking. Additionally, they believe allowing baby to bite into appropriate foods gives her practice at using those teeth, learning to manipulate food in the mouth, and bringing food to the back of the mouth for swallowing.

Lateral Incisor (10–16 months)

These teeth typically come in second. The upper set tends to come in slightly earlier (9–13 months), while the lowers come in around 10–16 months. These teeth are also for biting and shearing food into manageable pieces, but both the central and lateral incisors are used for more than biting food. These teeth actually help keep the shape and form of your face. Your lips rest against your teeth, and without them, your face would sag (a bit weird to think about isn’t it?). The incisors also help you speak! If you try to say words with a th sound (like in birth), you’ll notice that you must press your tongue against your top incisors to make the sound. Finally, incisors help guide your jaw when you close your mouth.

Cuspid aka Canine (16–23 months)

Again, the upper canines come in slightly earlier, at 16–22 months, while the lower canines emerge around 17–23 months. Canines are sharp, pointy teeth that are used to bite and tear denser foods (like steak). Canines are at the corner of the mouth, bridging the front teeth with the back. They also help align the jaw when you close your mouth, keep your face shape, and help you speak. Additionally, canines are like corner-posts that help guide your teeth while you chew.

First Molar (13–19 months)

The first molar tends to come in before the canines, but not always. The first lower molar emerges around 14–18 months, while the upper first molar can come in anywhere from 13–19 months. Molars are used to grind and crush certain foods that are tough to chew otherwise, like seeds and hardy grains. In fact, some healthcare professionals believe you shouldn’t feed babies grains until the molars come in, as these teeth help baby to grind and break down grains to better digest them.

Second Molar (23–33 months)

The second molars come in later. When life has settled down from teething, all of a sudden it’s back with a vengeance! The lower second molar pops out around 23–31 months, while the upper emerges at 25–33 months. Both sets of molars help support their face shape by filling out their cheeks, as well as support chewing grains, nuts, seeds and hard, raw produce like carrots and apples.

Your baby’s teething chart experience may vary

Each baby develops differently, and that includes baby teeth order and time of emergence! Don’t worry if your baby is a little behind or ahead of the schedule above.

Enjoy your child’s emerging teeth, and don’t forget to brush them!

How about you?

Did your baby’s teeth arrive on schedule? Which tooth came first?

Puppy Teething and Teeth – A Complete Guide to Your Puppy’s Teeth

This puppy teething guide tells you what to expect from your puppy’s teeth, and when! We’ve got advice on dealing with nipping and chewing, a handy teething timeline, and help with puppy dental care. As well as suggested toys for teething puppies.

Puppy teething doesn’t have to be stressful. Jump to the section that interests you most by clicking on the links below, or scroll down to find out all about dealing with teething:

How long does puppy teething last?

With human babies, we tend to associate teething with sleepless nights and grumpy infants. With puppies, our concerns tend to focus more on biting and destructive chewing behavior. In both cases, our main concern is ‘how long does teething last?” and “when is it going to stop?” To answer that question, here’s a quick timeline for you to refer to as we go.

Puppy teething timeline

• Birth – no teeth yet!
• 3 weeks – baby teeth begin to come through the jaw
• 6 weeks – most of the baby teeth are through
• 8 weeks – all of the baby teeth are through
• 3 months – your puppy begins to absorb the roots of his baby teeth
• 4 months – baby teeth begin to loosen and fall out
• 6 months – all baby teeth should be shed
• 8 months – most puppies have all their adult teeth

Now let’s dig down a little deeper. In this article we’re going to look at the facts and fables that surround the question of teeth and teething in Labrador puppies. We’ll be looking at what happens in the different stages of teething so that you know what to expect. We’ll also look at what you can do to help this stage in your puppy’s development pass as peacefully and painlessly as possible. Let’s take a look inside a Labrador’s mouth and see just what there are in there.

How many teeth do dogs have as adults?

Labradors are lucky. Unlike some modern dogs breeds, they have a full sized jaw bone with plenty of room for their teeth. So, it’s unusual to see a Labrador with crowded teeth. Most adult labs have a beautifully designed set of forty-two teeth. This is a perfect mouthful for crushing bones and for ripping and tearing up meat! Just like people, dogs can have problems with their teeth. Tooth decay is common and teeth can get broken. We’ll look at that a bit more closely below.

adult Labrador usually have 42 teeth

Occasionally, a Labrador will have one or more adult teeth missing. Usually this is one of the premolars that sit between the long canine tooth, and the big molars at the back of the mouth.

How many teeth does a Labrador puppy have?

Like human babies, Labrador puppies are born without teeth. And, like human babies the first set of (deciduous) baby teeth are lost during infancy. These are replaced by bigger, stronger grown up teeth. Labrador baby teeth don’t include molars. This means your puppy will only have twenty-eight teeth until he cuts his grown up ones.

When do Labrador puppies start teething?

That first stage in the teething process involves the cutting of the first teeth through the sealed gum. It’s what causes our own human babies a bit of trouble, but it doesn’t seem to worry puppies too much.

In addition, this phase is pretty much over once you collect your puppy at eight weeks old. He’ll have cut his first teeth between three and six weeks of age, when he was still with his breeder and his brothers and sisters. So you won’t normally need to worry about that.

When do puppy teeth fall out?

Your puppy’s baby teeth will start to fall out at around four months of age. This part of the puppy teething process is actually the second ‘teething’ stage. At this stage your pup loses his baby teeth and replaces them with permanent grown up ones. Loss of baby teeth begins after the puppy is three months old. By four months you’ll probably notice that your puppy has some teeth missing.

How will I know my puppy is teething

Apart from cute little toothy gaps in his mouth, you’ll probably notice your puppy chewing obsessively on anything he can put in his mouth. The chewing may help to relieve the discomfort in his gums, but you need to watch him carefully. Make sure he is not swallowing bits of blanket or toys that have come apart.

Providing suitable chew toys is important and we’ll look at that in a moment. Some people claim that their puppies are more irritable during teething but I have not personally found this to be the case.

How do puppies lose their teeth?

The process of losing teeth occurs because your puppy’s body reabsorbs the roots that hold the baby teeth in place. Once the root is fully reabsorbed, the tooth becomes loose and is easily knocked out when the puppy eats or chews his toys.

your puppy needs to get used to having his mouth and teeth examined

Does teething hurt?

Because the root has been absorbed, teething probably doesn’t hurt your puppy very much. However, his gums may be a bit irritated or sore. Teething doesn’t seem to interfere with a puppy’s mood, his willingness to play, or his ability to sleep. You can now buy teething gels to put on a puppy’s gums during this time. But a word of caution before you rush out to buy some.

Puppy teething gels

Understandably, some people want to use puppy teething gels. While putting something on a puppy’s gums may not make a lot of difference to the puppy, it feels good to be doing something to help. However, we recommend you have a chat with your vet before using puppy teething gels. As opinions vary as to whether or not gels are effective or even harmful.

There’s blood in my puppy’s mouth!

Sometimes during teething, you’ll see a little trace of blood in your puppy’s mouth or on his toys. As long as it’s only a small quantity, this is perfectly normal. You might also come across a cracked tooth. This may need to be seen to by a vet to avoid the risk of infection. Infection can be quite painful.

It simply means he has knocked one of his loose teeth out a bit roughly, before it was quite ready to fall out.

Why can’t I find my puppy’s teeth?

Most of the time, your puppy probably swallows his baby teeth along with his dinner, or while playing. This won’t hurt him. You may occasionally find a baby tooth, which you can keep as a memento, but they are tiny and quite hard to spot!

What are the best chew toys for teething puppies?

Without doubt, the most useful toys you can buy your teething puppy are Kongs. You need to fill the hollow center with mushy food and freeze them. Your puppy can then spend up to half an hour of bliss removing the frozen contents. This soothes his mouth and relieves boredom (another common cause of chewing). You can buy lots of other chew toys but I find these to be the best.

When will my puppy stop teething?

Many puppies will be done with teething by about seven months and almost all puppies will have a full set of adult teeth at eight months old. A lot of people think that this phase will signal the end of the puppy chewing phase, but this isn’t necessarily the case. This is because there are reasons other than teething for the enthusiastic chewing that so many Labradors seem to have.

Does teething cause diarrhea or fevers?

There are a great many claims for the effects of teething in children, from fevers to rashes and upset tummies. These claims, tend to be associated with that first stage in teething. In other words when the baby goes from no teeth at all, to a set of deciduous teeth. This stage is over in puppies before you bring your own puppy home.

Over the next few months, your pup will lose his baby teeth and grow his adult replacements. This is the equivalent of what happens to older school-aged children, not what happens in human babies.

If in doubt contact your vet

In addition to this, there is little or no evidence to suggest that teething causes anything other than teeth in puppies. So if your puppy is unwell, don’t put it down to teething. It is really important not to delay veterinary attention to small puppies that are not well. A small, sick puppy can become seriously ill very quickly. Have a look at our ‘when to call your vet’ information. Don’t hesitate to ring your vet if you are at all worried about your puppy’s health.

Dental problems in puppies

It is unlikely that teething alone will upset your puppy’s tummy or give him a fever. However, there are problems that puppies can have with their teeth. The first is to do with the structure of the jaw. The second is to do with the position of the teeth as they grow through the jaw.

Misaligned puppy jaws

Your Labrador’s bottom teeth should fit snugly just behind his top teeth in what we call a ‘scissor bite’. If you are looking for a puppy to raise as a working retriever, or for the show ring, this is something worth checking for. Occasionally you’ll find a puppy with a slight overbite. This isn’t a big issue health wise, as long as it isn’t so severe that the bottom teeth can scratch against the top palate.

Different Types of Misalignment

There are also other more unusual types of misalignment which you probably won’t come across. Sometimes teeth that look slightly misaligned will level out when the adult teeth come through, and vice versa. It isn’t always easy to tell.

If you see brown plaque on your puppy’s teeth, or maybe very sore looking gums, this may be cause for concern. Periodontal Disease is a common and sometimes severe problem in dogs. Just like in human, dental hygiene is important in dogs!

Retained baby teeth

Sometimes, some of a puppy’s baby teeth stubbornly refuse to fall out. Have your puppy checked by your vet if you think he still has some deciduous teeth left in his mouth at six months old. Retained baby teeth can impede the growth of the adult teeth and cause problems for your puppy later on.

The power of puppy teeth

Despite a lack of molars puppies still have powerful jaws and very sharp teeth. From an early age, puppies are learning to harness that power and not to use it when playing or interacting with other dogs and people. This is a process called bite inhibition. It’s a good idea to read up about this process as you need to work with your puppy to fine tune his bite in order to ensure he never harms anyone.

Does teething cause biting in puppies

Puppies tend to bite a lot when they are teething. But the teething itself is not the only cause. Loosening teeth may irritate your puppy’s gums and he may chew and bite more during this stage to attempt to relieve the irritation. However, biting (and growling) is an important part of puppy play, that is often mistaken for aggression.

Small puppies often bite too hard because the process of bite inhibition that we talked about earlier is not complete. They have learned how hard to bite their furry litter-mate and mother, but not how hard to bite on human skin. Teaching this is one of your roles. And it can be a painful time that you’ll be glad to see the end of. Let’s summarize the teething process now, by putting the stages into a timeline.

Looking after your puppy’s teeth

A puppy that is fed a sensible and appropriate diet, and never given sugary food or drinks, is unlikely to suffer from tooth decay. But once his adult teeth come through, it is a different story. His permanent teeth have to last him the rest of his life. It’s up to you to take care of them. If you feed your dog anything other than a completely raw diet, you’ll probably need to clean his teeth for him.

It’s a good idea to start this from a very early age, so that your puppy gets used to it and doesn’t struggle. You’ll find lots of information to help you and a useful video, on this page.

Handling your puppy’s mouth

Your puppy may need dental treatment at some point in his life. For example, he may break a tooth. Therefore, he must be happy to have his mouth examined. This is something you can start when he is really small. Get him used to having his lips lifted up, and his teeth examined now, using food as a reward. You’ll find it much harder if you leave it until he is older.

Summary

Your puppy’s baby teeth are exchanged for adult ones during the first six month of life. Puppy teething can make biting worse, but your puppy also bites in play and he needs to learn to be gentle with his mouth.

Chewing is also a natural behavior for teething puppies. It probably helps to relieve some of the discomfort in the puppy’s mouth. It also helps the puppy to shed those teeth that are loose and ready to come out.

Chewing in Labradors is not restricted to the teething phase. So, do check out our tips and advice on chew toys, on teaching your puppy what he can and can’t chew, and on stopping your puppy or young dog from chewing up your favorite things.

You’ll find them in this article:

More information on puppies

For a complete guide to raising a healthy and happy puppy don’t miss The Happy Puppy Handbook.

Published in April 2014, the Happy Puppy covers every aspect of life with a small puppy.

The book will help you prepare your home for the new arrival, and get your puppy off to a great start with potty training, socialization and early obedience.

You can buy The Happy Puppy Handbook from Amazon by following this link. If you do, The Labrador Site will receive a small commission which is greatly appreciated and won’t affect the cost to you!

Also make sure to take a look at our guide: when can puppies go outside?

And if you haven’t named your puppy yet, our cute puppy names article will really help!

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References

• Colin E. Harvey, “Periodontal Disease in Dogs, Etiopathogenesis, Prevalence, and Significance”, Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 1998
• Veterinary Dental Services, “Veterinary Orthodontics”, 2019
• Kristin M. Bannon, “Clinical Canine Dental Radiography”, Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 2013
• Hall, Lynne, Mcdonald, Sharon and Young, “Shell Barking Up the Wrong Tree: A Qualitative Study of the Potential for Dog-Owner Technology”. British HCI Conference.
• M.R. Joshi, N.A. Bhatt, “Canine transposition”, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, 2005

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Teething in the teenage years

There are a lot of physical changes when your child blooms into a teenage boy or girl. Teeth are part of those changes – teenage teething. Yes, you heard it right but calm down, this is not as bad as teething when your little one was still a baby.

Around the age of 11-13, your child will get their permanent/adult canines, premolars and molars. They can erupt in the mouth at the same time or one at a time. Just like normal teething, there are things to watch out for.

Molars
Around 11-13yo, your child may get their second adult molar, commonly known as 12-year-old molars. Just like any other teething experience, some children may experience discomfort or even pain. During the eruption process, it is very important to have dental check ups as the molars may have deep pits and fissures (fancy terms for grooves or valleys). If they do, the teeth are at high risk of getting pits and fissure caries/decay. Your dentist or oral health therapist may recommend the application of fissure sealants to protect these susceptible grooves.

Premolars
Most of us will have 8 premolars around our teenage years. They replace the first and second baby molars. It is quite common for us to see baby molars that still present in the mouth while the premolars are trying to erupt. This does not necessarily cause pain but the food/plaque may get trapped between the baby molar and the new premolar, putting the new premolar at risk of getting decay/holes. Just like molars, premolars can have deep pits and fissures which may require the application of fissure sealants.

Canines
Adult canines are one of the last few teeth to erupt. They have big, bulky roots. It is not uncommon to have adult canines that are “stuck” (impacted) under the gum especially if your child’s mouth is crowded.

The importance of routine dental examinations around teenage years cannot be overlooked. This is the age where a lot of things are happening in the mouth and, if your child has not seen an orthodontist yet, this is perhaps the right time to do so especially if your teenage son or daughter have crowding or impacted teeth.

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Kitten Teething: Expected Age & How You Can Help

Do kittens teethe? Well, you better stash away some tooth fairy money because yes, they sure do! While it takes years for young humans to lose all their baby teeth and wait for their adult chompers to come in, the kitten teething process moves much faster. In fact, by the time they’re 6 months old, cats have already cycled through two sets of teeth.

Kitten Teething: An Age Timeline

A kitten’s baby teeth, also known as milk or deciduous teeth, first break through when a cat is about 3 or 4 weeks old. The incisors and primary canines come in first, according to Pet Health Network, with the others following in quick succession.

These baby teeth all fall out by the age of 3 to 4 months, making room for the adult teeth to then pop up. Typically, all adult teeth are in place by the time a kitten is 6 months old. Most adult cats have 26 baby teeth and 30 adult teeth.

What Are the Signs of Kitten Teething?

During the kitten teething process, you may not even know that your feline friend is losing teeth until you see one on the floor or in their bed. This is normal, so don’t worry! Most cats swallow their teeny teeth but, again, no need to fret — this doesn’t cause any harm to a cat.

You also may notice these commons signs of kitten teething:

• Appetite loss
• Excessive chewing
• Less grooming
• Sore, red gums
• Slight bleeding of the gums
• Irritability

During this phase, your kitty may also start pawing at their mouth. If you notice an infection, it may be due to a condition called persistent deciduous teeth, explain the experts at the Tufts catnip, meaning that some of their baby teeth didn’t fall out. This condition is rare but worth keeping an eye out for, as a tooth extraction may be necessary.

Tufts also emphasizes the importance of looking for signs of gingivitis or periodontal disease, such as extremely swollen or bleeding gums and bad breath, as your kitty goes through the teething phase. Consult your veterinarian right away if you notice any of these symptoms so your cat companion can quickly get the treatment they need.

How to Help a Teething Kitten

Do kittens teethe with a lot of pain? There’s bound to be physical discomfort when pointy teeth are poking through sensitive gums but, according to Greencross Vets, this discomfort is typically minimal.

Your kitten will, however, look for ways to relieve the soreness and irritation associated with teething. They may try to use you as a chew toy, which is never a good idea for either of you. Here, as with other acts of aggressive cat play, redirection is the way to go.

One safe option for a chew toy is a cold wet washcloth, which provides an outlet for excessive chewing and relieves some of the tenderness. Cloth toys and braided ropes also work well.

Commercially available kitten chew toys are another option, including nylon-based toys that are easy to chew and toys that you can put in the freezer. To keep your kitty safe, you should stay with them while they play with it, always follow the toy’s directions, keep an eye out for leaks or tears, and immediately discard damaged toys.

Your kitty may try to chew on furniture legs or electrical cords. This behavior can be damaging to your belongings but, more importantly, may put your cat in harm’s way. “To prevent accidental injury from destructive chewing, cover electrical cords and wires with protective plastic covers,” advised experts at Your Cat. They also suggest placing double-sided tape on areas you want to protect from your kitten’s razor-sharp teeth.

The Importance of Good Oral Hygiene for Kittens

Dental and gum diseases are common in cats but by investing in your kitty’s oral health when they’re young, you can help prevent some of these issues down the line.

For starters, establishing a dental care routine with regular checkups and teeth brushing — but after the teething cycle, to avoid additional discomfort — may keep health care costs down and issues like gingivitis, periodontitis and tooth resorption at bay. Also, consider giving them cat food formulated for their specific lifestage, as it will be easier on their sensitive teeth.

Your kitty may not handle the teething process well, so make sure you show them lots of love, support and patience as these new teeth settle in place.

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Christine O’Brien

Christine Brovelli-O’Brien, Ph.D., is a professional member of the Cat Writers’ Association (CWA), a STEAM educator and a devoted cat parent. She writes about pets, education, women’s health, and STEM-y stuff. Find and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @brovelliobrien

Everything you need to know about teeth

Healthy teeth are really important for our overall health. They help us to smile and speak and bite and chew the food we need to sustain ourselves. It’s important to understand the different types of teeth you have throughout your life.

Milk teeth

Milk teeth are the first teeth we get as babies. These teeth start developing before a baby is born and will normally start to come through when an infant is between 6 and 12 months old.

By the time a child reaches 3 years of age it they can expect to have a full set of 20 milk teeth. They will keep this set for another few years and keeping these teeth healthy and clean will help them to eat, talk and avoid problems when the adult teeth grow in.

When a child reaches the ages of between 5 and 6 their milk teeth should start to gradually fall out with adult teeth growing in shortly after.

Read more about caring for your baby’s first teeth and teething

Adult teeth

People can expect that between the ages of 12 and 14 a child will have lost all of their baby teeth and these will have now been replaced by a full set of adult teeth.

A full set of adult teeth will amount to 32 teeth in total. This includes the wisdom teeth, which grow in at the back of the mouth. These normally grow in much later and can be expected between the ages of 17 and 21. For some people wisdom teeth don’t grow in at all. Your dentist will be able to offer advice on wisdom teeth and may be able to advise you, through X-rays, on the progress of your wisdom teeth.

On occasion some people have problems when their wisdom teeth start to come through. This can be down to positioning, space in the mouth or the direction they are growing in. Problems with the wisdom teeth can lead to pain and more serious problems and on occasion they will have to be removed.

Removal of wisdom teeth will depend on the positioning in the mouth. Sometimes removal can take place in your usual dental practice with only local anaesthetic, however some people may need to have them removed in hospital under general anaesthetic.

The different types of teeth

• Incisors are used for chopping and cutting food into small chunks, these are your front teeth and you have 4 on the bottom and 4 on the top.
• Canine teeth help you to tear chewy food such as meat. You have 2 of these in the top jaw and 2 in the bottom jaw and they are positioned next to your incisors.
• Premolars are positioned next to your canine teeth. A full set of adult teeth will normally contain eight premolars with 4 on the top and 4 on the bottom row of teeth. We rely on these teeth for grinding and crushing chunks of food. These teeth are bigger and wider with a flat surface area on the bottom unlike your narrow and sharp front teeth.

Molars grow in at the back of your mouth and a full set of adult teeth should have 8 in total with 4 on the top and 4 on the bottom jaw. These teeth are your strongest and we rely on these teeth to grind our food so it’s safe to swallow.

Find more on looking after your teeth in our teeth cleaning guide

The parts of our teeth

• The crown is the part of the tooth which is visible to you above the gum line.
• The enamel covers the crown and is hard and shiny, in fact enamel is the hardest material present in the body and acts to protect the sensitive inner parts of the tooth.
• The dentine makes up most of the tooth and protects the inner part called the pulp.
• The pulp collects each tooth’s blood supply and nerve endings, a strong blood supply keeps the tooth alive and healthy and the nerve endings help to send messages to your brain alerting you to the temperature of your food or if the tooth is damaged or decayed.
• The cementum covers and protects the root of the tooth, which also hosts the pulp.
• The periodontal fibres connect the tooth to the jawbone.

Your Child’s Teeth Journey Timeline

Babies are born with all of their primary teeth below the gum line waiting to make their debut. Once a child’s first tooth comes in, the process of teeth erupting, falling out and erupting once more continues until about the age of 12 or 13 when all of the permanent teeth (aside from the wisdom teeth) are in place. As Brooklyn pediatric dentists, we know parents can get a little stressed about the process and worry whether or not their child’s smile journey is on schedule. All kids are unique and there’s a pretty big range when it comes to the age babies start teething, when kids’ lose teeth and when the permanent teeth come in. The Bitesize gang is here to help with our handy infographic detailing your child’s teeth timeline.

Baby Teeth Timeline

6 to 10 Months

Most kids get their first tooth between six and 10 months of age. If your tiny tot starts later than this, there’s no need to panic. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggest parents talk to their pediatric dentist if their child doesn’t have any teeth at 18 months. Which teeth grow in first? While the baby teeth order of eruption can vary slightly, typically the lower central incisors (bottom front teeth) are the first to make an appearance.

8 to 33 Months

The bottom front teeth are most commonly followed by the upper central incisors (top front teeth). Baby teeth tend to erupt in pairs, meaning the tooth on the right will come in around the same time as its partner on the left, usually the bottom teeth first and then the upper teeth next. Between 25 and 33 months of age, the top second molars will join the smile party and your toddler will have a full set of 20 primary teeth.

1 Year

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines, little ones should have their first visit to the dentist six months after their first tooth comes in or no later than their first birthday.

6 to 7 Years

As you can see from this helpful baby tooth loss chart, there’s a range for the age primary teeth start falling out. Generally, most kids lose their first baby tooth between six- and seven-years-old.  However, it can happen when they’re a bit younger or older. Teeth usually fall out in the same order they came in with the bottom front teeth being the first to make their way to the Tooth Fairy followed by the top front teeth.

7 to 12 Years

The rest of the baby teeth will usually fall out between the ages of seven and 12. The second molars are generally the last primary teeth to say goodbye. When a tooth first gets wiggly, it can take a few months to come out. It’s best to let the baby tooth fall out on its own when it’s good and ready to avoid causing any damage.

Permanent Teeth Timeline

6 to 7 Years

When do permanent teeth grow in? Between the ages six and seven the first permanent molars commonly erupt. These “six-year molars” aren’t replacing baby teeth and actually come into an empty space. During this timeframe, the lower front teeth (central incisors) also erupt. It varies by kiddo whether they get their molars or their incisors first.

7 to 12 Years

Over the next five years or so, the remaining permanent replacement teeth will erupt, with each one typically coming in right behind the baby tooth that just fell out. You can check out this permanent teeth eruption chart to get a good idea of the timing and order. Usually, the grown-up tooth pushes the baby tooth out as it emerges. However, sometimes, a permanent tooth might be slow to fully erupt. If you don’t see a permanent tooth six months after your child loses their primary tooth, schedule a visit with your pediatric dentist.

12 to 13 Years

Between the ages of 12 and 13, the permanent second molars will erupt. Just like the permanent first molars, these teeth aren’t replacing primary ones, which is why your kiddo will now have 28 teeth instead of 20. Your child’s smile journey is complete unless their wisdom teeth erupt, which doesn’t always happen, in their late teenage or early adult years.

Did You Know?

• Girls often get their first teeth earlier than boys.
• You can start brushing your child’s teeth when their first baby tooth comes in and you can begin flossing when any two teeth are touching.
• Baby teeth are smaller and usually whiter than the permanent teeth.
• A little after a child’s fourth birthday, their face and jaw will grow to make room for the larger grown-up teeth.
• If a baby tooth falls out before the permanent tooth underneath it is ready to erupt, it can lead to issues, such as crowding, so a space maintainer might be needed.
• From ages six to 12, kids have what’s known as “mixed dentition,” which means they have both primary and permanent teeth.
• Most people get their third molars, nicknamed wisdom teeth, between 17- and 21-years-old.

That’s how your child’s smile takes shape! If you have questions or concerns about your little one’s teeth erupting or falling out, schedule a visit at Bitesize Pediatric Dentistry in Williamsburg or Park Slope. Our Brooklyn pediatric dentists will make sure your child’s oral health and development are on track!

Wisdom tooth – dentistry President

The wisdom tooth is the most common tooth, which has the same structure and purpose as other multi-rooted human teeth. The so-called eights can bring a lot of problems, and according to statistics, every second person who encounters them strives to remove them as soon as possible, but is this necessary and will it not lead to other more serious consequences?

Contents

1. At what age are eights cut
2. Why was the wisdom tooth named that way?
3. How long does the figure eight grow
4. What is a wisdom tooth for?
5. When eights are removed
6. Tooth extraction problems
7. Is there pain when removing eights
8. What measures to take in case of tooth anxiety during pregnancy
9. Complications of wisdom tooth eruption
10. Actions prohibited for pain in the wisdom tooth
11. What to do in case of gum inflammation near the wisdom tooth
12. Is it possible to treat eights with folk remedies

The eights in the human dental composition are located at the edges and this is what makes them too problematic. It is worth noting that, unlike other teeth, these grow only many years after others have appeared, and in some cases the direct process of their growth delivers strong pain and requires their immediate removal. Statistics show that not always every person can have a wisdom tooth, since during the development of the human race, significant transformations took place and the jaw of modern people relative to their ancestors is 12 mm smaller, which is caused by eating softer and thermally processed food, which reduces the load on the jaw …Everyone has the germ of a wisdom tooth, but whether they grow or not depends only on physiology.

At what age are eights cut?

The change of a number of primary teeth for molars is carried out from 6-12 years. The eruption of wisdom teeth may not begin until the age of 21, but if they did not show any signs of their existence before the age of 27, then it is quite possible that they will not grow at all. In medical practice, there are cases that a wisdom tooth can erupt at the age of 40, but such cases are very rare.

Why was the wisdom tooth named that way?

As already mentioned, teeth erupt at the age of 7 years, and wisdom teeth in the period of 18-27 years. It is at this age that the formation of organs ends and the aging of the body actually starts. In other words, wisdom teeth begin to erupt at a time when the body has reached its maturity, from which they got their name.

How long does the figure eight grow?

How long the figure eight will grow depends on several factors.Initially, on what size a person has a jaw, as well as whether there is free space for the tooth to be normally located in its rightful place. If the jaw is too small in size, and there is simply no additional space for the germination of a wisdom tooth, then they will gradually begin to shift the adjacent teeth, which can last for several years in time, and will also cause distortion of the evenness of the dental composition.

What is a wisdom tooth for?

Each organism is so carefully thought out by nature that each of its components and, in particular, a wisdom tooth cannot be superfluous. Some experts call wisdom teeth rudiments, but they are often very useful in old age. It is on the wisdom teeth that dentures-bridges are placed in order to carry out the introduction of a dental crown, while removing other chewing teeth. For this reason, dentists do not recommend immediately removing a wisdom tooth, since a banal process of 2 minutes can cost serious problems in the future.

When are eights removed?

Is it worth or not to remove a wisdom tooth? It is this question that is very often asked to dentists by those who have encountered them.Extraction of a wisdom tooth is the most standard surgical procedure, and in order to carry it out, certain indicators are required. Extraction of a wisdom tooth is quite possible with:

• the presence of wisdom teeth ratification, or in other words, an incorrect position of the figure eight, which can cause the other teeth to move during teething;
• damage to wisdom teeth by caries, as this will affect the health of the root system and can affect the adjacent teeth, but it is not always possible to fill the figure eight correctly and without oversights;
• partial eruption of a wisdom tooth, which may occur due to the presence of an inflammatory process in the gum cavity;
• manifestation of pain in the trigeminal nerve;
• detection of a cyst in the cavity of the lower jaw;
• the presence of painful sensations in the wisdom tooth, especially if they occur when eating food;
• trauma to the oral cavity if the wisdom tooth is incorrectly positioned.

Tooth extraction problems

The process of removing tooth 8 in a row can only be carried out by a qualified dental surgeon, after taking an X-ray. Almost always, pulling out the figure eight brings painful sensations, since its location will take a long time to heal and complications may develop. Pain, as a rule, after removal, causes the formation of alveolitis, or in other words, an inflammatory process in the hole.

Important: Ideally, the hole is covered with blood clots that prevent bacteria and food debris from entering there, so it is strictly forbidden to rinse the mouth after surgery.When washing out clots, you can face not just pain, but with the formation of an infection, which will require additional surgical intervention and a long-term solution. At first, after the removal of a wisdom tooth, you can feel numbness in the cavity of the tongue, lips and even chin. If the numbness does not subside after a week, then a second visit to the doctor is required.

Is there pain when removing eights?

Naturally, tooth extraction is not the easiest and most difficult process, and therefore many are very worried about this and simply avoid meeting with a doctor.The operation is performed using local anesthesia. In other words, a strong pain reliever is given, the type of which is discussed individually with the patient. Difficulties can arise with the direct removal of the figure eight, since the inconvenient location does not allow you to get close and quickly pull it out. Whether there will be severe pain after removal depends on:

• of how the tooth is located;
• features of the root system;
• whether there are complications such as purulent inflammation, cyst or the like;
• human sensitivity threshold.

What measures to take in case of tooth anxiety during pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a very difficult and thrilling period for every woman, but it is accompanied by a decrease in the level of calcium in the body, which primarily affects the teeth, their quality, strength and durability. It is very important that not a single lady is safe from the fact that a wisdom tooth may start to cut or hurt.

Important: Gynecologists categorically prohibit dental treatment, regardless of their location, using anesthesia, as this adversely affects the development of the fetus.If there is a strong need, it is permissible to carry out removal or treatment only when reaching 22 weeks, since it is possible to use pain relievers without harm to the baby.

Complications of erupting a wisdom tooth

Unlike other teething, eights can be problematic.

The tissue in the gum cavity near the tooth becomes inflamed. This manifests itself most often in the form of a tubercle covered with a mucous membrane around the location of the figure eight.This is the so-called hood, which is injured with every meal, irritating the receptors in the mouth and thereby causing severe pain. This contributes to the formation of an inflammatory process and even the occurrence of infection with suppuration.

Sometimes it may seem that there is pain in the cheek, throat and tonsils, but it is the wisdom tooth that spreads these sensations. Only a specialist can determine and diagnose this problem, and therefore a doctor’s consultation is required in order to exclude the option of a cold.

Important: When the figure eight becomes inflamed, the whole organism begins to suffer. In other words, the body temperature may rise, pain in the head, throat and even the cervical region may occur. The formation of edema of the gums is allowed.

Actions prohibited for pain in the wisdom tooth

Experts do not recommend that you independently engage in dental treatment, as well as carry out:

1. warming the cheek, rinsing with hot water and applying a heating pad, as this can lead to a deterioration in the condition and the occurrence of suppuration of the inflamed tissue;
2. the application of analgesic tablets to inflammation of about eight, which contributes to the occurrence of ulcers in the tongue cavity, while not relieving pain;
3. using the advice of relatives, since you first need to find out the cause of the pain and inflammation, and only then take measures to eliminate the problem.

What to do in case of gum disease near a wisdom tooth?

Self-intervention in the treatment of a wisdom tooth can cause a worsening of the condition, for example, fever, unbearable pain and the like. What to do if symptoms associated with the figure of eight appear?

1. An immediate visit to the dentist is required.
2. Compulsory X-ray or better ultrasound.

Important: When making a diagnosis such as the presence of suppuration, regardless of what stage of development, an immediate autopsy is needed, as well as the treatment and administration of painkillers.Further development depends on the degree of complexity of the problem and on the medical parameters of the patient’s body.

Can eights be treated with folk remedies?

To reduce the painful sensations of teething, you can use medications, or folk remedies, but only with caution so as not to cause an allergic reaction and other serious consequences.

1. The simplest way is the usual rinsing with a solution based on herbs such as sage, chamomile, oak bark or the most common soda.It is permissible to lubricate the gums with sea buckthorn oil.
2. Melisa officinalis, or to be more precise, a solution based on it is prepared immediately before use and should be stored in the refrigerator. 2 tbsp 0.5 liters of boiling water is poured, infused for 4 hours and used for rinsing. The procedure is carried out 4 times every 24 hours, after which the composition is brewed again.
3. You can boil chicory root and rinse your mouth with it. The peculiarity of the root is the presence of anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.250 ml of boiling water must be poured into a container with 1 tbsp. chicory root, carefully chopped beforehand. Boil the composition for 5 minutes. Next, let it brew for 60 minutes, strain and rinse every 2 hours.

Important: If you have any problems with your wisdom teeth, for example, pain, swelling, or even more deformation of the dental composition during teething, you should immediately contact your dentist, and a qualified specialist, for examination, consultation and taking certain measures to eliminate the problem.

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Teething is a physiological stage process characterized by the appearance of milk teeth and then permanent teeth. Most children tolerate the appearance of teeth satisfactorily. The teeth are erupted in a certain sequence, variants are possible.

Embryology and Physiology • The formation of teeth occurs on the 40th day of embryogenesis. • The newborn has no teeth.Possibly the birth of a child (1 case in 2,000 newborns) with teeth (usually with one of the lower central incisors) • Milk teeth •• The first teeth erupt at the age of 6-8 months •• The sequence of eruption: lower middle incisors, upper middle and upper lateral ; at the end of the first year – the lower lateral incisors •• A 1-year-old child has 8 teeth. By the age of 2, the eruption of all 20 deciduous teeth ends •• Formula for determining the proper number of teeth in a child aged 6-24 months: n – 4, where n is the child’s age in months • Permanent teeth •• The beginning of the eruption of permanent teeth – 5 years • • Change of one tooth occurs within 3-4 months •• Change of primary teeth to permanent forms a changeable bite •• The sequence of eruption: first, the first molars appear; the further sequence of eruption of permanent teeth is similar to the appearance of milk teeth; at the age of 11, second molars appear, third molars (“wisdom teeth”) erupt at the age of 17 to 25 years or later • – 20, where n is the number of full years of the child • Delay in teething •• Occur in 25% of cases with normal psychomotor development of the child •• The order of teething is often violated •• The reasons for late teething are pathological conditions associated with impaired calcium metabolism (rickets, hypothyroidism ), acute infectious diseases •• In premature babies, when assessing teething, it is necessary to take into account the gestational age (not calendar).

Clinical picture • Often teething does not disturb the general condition of the child and proceeds without clinical symptoms • Hypersalivation • Swelling and itching of the gums. Hyperemia of the mucous membrane, single petechiae • Difficult teething (dentitio difficalis) is characterized by general malaise, anxiety, insomnia. There may be an increase in body temperature to subfebrile values, mild dyspeptic symptoms, skin rashes of an allergic nature.
Differential diagnosis • Viral gingivostomatitis (eg herpetic gingivostomatitis) • Acute intestinal infections • Respiratory diseases.
Management tactics • Symptomatic treatment • Massage of swollen gums with soft rings for teeth, clean cotton handkerchiefs • Mechanically and physically sparing food • Obligate allergens should be excluded from the diet • In children with subfebrile body temperature, pronounced local inflammatory changes in the gums per rectum • Teething is not considered an indication to interrupt breastfeeding.

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What complications are possible with the eruption of wisdom teeth

• Tooth crowding. If the main dentition is too long, the tooth does not have enough space, it is difficult for it to erupt without crowding its neighbors. Hygiene difficulties arise. If the growing wisdom tooth presses on the adjacent molar, it is removed.
• Inflammation. Even if the eighth molar can erupt correctly, it does not rule out gum inflammation. If deep tissues are involved in the inflammatory process, the removal of a wisdom tooth is indicated.
• Caries. Prolonged eruption and poor hygiene can lead to tooth decay. Difficult access to the affected tooth excludes its treatment. In this case, there is also no alternative to deletion.

If the growth of a wisdom tooth is causing pain and discomfort, see your dentist. The doctor will order an X-ray, analyze the situation, open the hood, or remove the disturbing tooth.

Clinical methods for relieving inflammation

If the dentist diagnoses inflammation but decides to save the tooth, he will cut the hood to make the eruption easier. After such manipulation, the use of antiseptics, antibiotic therapy, and pain relief is indicated. At the final stage of treatment, laser treatment is carried out, it helps to avoid recurrence of inflammation.

Folk remedies

Inflammation caused by the eruption of a wisdom tooth can be treated with folk remedies.Before starting such treatment, be sure to consult your doctor. If he finds it possible to postpone radical methods and use traditional medicine, start treatment.

Recipe 1

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 3 – 5 drops of alcoholic iodine to 1 glass of warm water. The solution for rinsing the mouth is used for 1 day in 3 divided doses.

Recipe 2

In half a liter of water, brew 2 tbsp. spoons of sage herb. Soak the infusion for 1 hour, strain.Rinse your mouth with sage infusion three times a day.

Recipe 3

In 2 glasses of boiling water, brew 2 tbsp. tablespoons of lemon balm. Insist the broth for 2 hours, then strain. Gargle up to 5 times a day.

During the period of teething of wisdom teeth, the oral cavity needs particularly careful hygiene. If intensive care is not enough and rudimentary teeth begin to bother you, consult a dentist, undergo X-ray diagnostics.So you find out whether surgery is indicated for you or you can do with folk remedies.

Why does a child grind his teeth – what to do if a small child grinds his teeth in a dream

Grinding of teeth in a dream occurs in every third child. Parents of boys face the problem more often. The creak of the night scares you and forces you to do the wrong thing. Someone listens to advice that nothing needs to be done, while others are self-medicating diseases that the child does not have. Both approaches are wrong, you need to act according to the situation.

Causes of squeaky teeth in a child

In medicine, a condition where a child grinds his teeth is called bruxism. The first symptoms appear in infants during teething, but then they gradually fade away. Signs of bruxism can appear in kindergarten and after school. But by 6-7 years, the majority of involuntary teeth grinding disappears.

Inexperienced parents associate the appearance of unpleasant sounds with worms.But research shows that the presence of helminths does not affect the appearance of a squeak. Why some people associate these two conditions with each other is unknown. Perhaps the culprit is the multiplication of worms that can migrate through the oropharynx, or the nighttime itching of the anal region caused by crawling out females.

The cause of the creak of the teeth must be looked for elsewhere. In an infant, this is due to teething. Most often, the problem manifests itself in the eighth month and later, when several teeth appeared on the upper and lower jaw. The baby has an immature nervous system, and the milk incisors irritate the nerve fibers adjacent to them – salivation increases, and the jaw muscles spasm. But the creak of babies is indistinct and lasts a few seconds. Some experts believe that the problem appears due to a strong pain impulse.

Children of one year of age and older grind their teeth for another reason:

• Incorrect bite – if the jaw is formed incorrectly, the position of the teeth is disturbed, the load on the muscles is redistributed, therefore, a creak may occur at night and during the day.
• Heredity – parents may have a tendency to bruxism and occasionally grind their teeth, so this symptom will manifest itself in the child.
• Calcium deficiency – can occur in a one-year-old child and at an older age. Calcium is essential for muscle contractions, and a lack of it causes spasms. Sometimes it is a local convulsive tension of the jaw muscles.
• Nervous strain – this reason for bruxism is typical for preschoolers and younger students. An irritating effect is possessed by computer games, traumatic situations, watching TV before going to bed, and even the first trip to kindergarten or school.
• Dental reasons – incorrectly executed fillings that rise above the crown of the tooth and prevent the jaw from closing, as well as pathology of the periodontal or temporomandibular joint tissues.

Children with certain pathologies of the nervous system can grind their teeth in the daytime. Sometimes this is the first sign of a special form of epilepsy, which manifests itself in the form of a local short-term muscle spasm, rather than seizures throughout the body.

A baby can grit his teeth if his jaws grow quickly, but they do not have enough load.Therefore, from 4-5 months they are allowed to gnaw on smooth hard teethers, vegetables and fruits.

Treatment of squeaky teeth

If a baby squeaks his teeth during sleep, special treatment is not always necessary. If a symptom of a tremor of the lower jaw appears in a month old baby, this is an alarming sign. the mother should pay attention to how the baby takes the breast, at what time there is a spasm of the jaw or trembling of the chin. Neurologist’s consultation is obligatory. It is possible that during pregnancy or childbirth, the baby suffered a brain injury or suffered from hypoxia.

When a 7-8 month old baby begins to creak, a pediatrician may recommend a gel for easy teething. Experienced mothers purchase cooling silicone teethers in advance, on which the baby scratches the gums.

If the analgesic effect of cooling, the gel for the teeth is insufficient, the baby is given paracetamol or ibuprofen syrup. They relieve inflammation from the gums, relieve pain and swelling.

In autumn and winter, a 4-5 month old baby is deficient in calcium.At this time of the year, the number of sunny days decreases, and the demand for the mineral increases. Calcium is absorbed from milk if there is enough vitamin D in the intestines. It is produced under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. With a lack of sunlight, there is little vitamin, therefore, it is necessary to take it in the form of an aqueous solution of drops. Vitamin D will not harm both a one-year-old baby and schoolchildren in the winter season. The dosage of the drug is selected by the pediatrician individually, so as not to cause a state of hypervitaminosis, which is dangerous for the kidneys.

Treatment of squeak, which often appears after overstrain, stress, is carried out with sedatives. For children, the doctor may prescribe herbal sedatives or herbal teas with mint, valerian, motherwort and other combinations.

If the pediatrician cannot determine why the child continues to gnash his teeth, a dental examination is necessary. The doctor will grind off the protruding fillings, check the function of the temporomandibular joint. In case of periodontal inflammation, caries, he will prescribe a special treatment.An incorrect bite is a reason to consult an orthodontist. He will fit a mouthguard to protect the tooth enamel from abrasion. If the bite is defective, you will need to use braces or a correction plate, which is removed at night.

With a repetitive creak, the appearance of convulsive contractions in other muscle groups, they are examined by a neurologist. An electroencephalogram result may indicate mild epilepsy. For treatment, your doctor will prescribe anticonvulsants. They can help reduce the frequency and severity of attacks.If therapy is abandoned, this phenomenon will become more frequent and more severe.

Prevention

Bruxism at an early age is preventable. Parents are encouraged to revise their daily routine. The last meal should be no later than 2 hours before bedtime. From 4-5 months, the baby can be given to gnaw an apple or carrot in the evening so that his muscles get tired and do not shrink outside.

During the day, parents control that the child does not make arbitrary movements of the jaws, does not creak with them, expressing negative emotions.Watching TV and staying at a computer monitor or phone are limited to 2 hours a day. Before going to bed, it is advisable to completely abandon such entertainment and devote time to quiet board games, walking in the fresh air or reading books. In the evening, try to maintain a positive emotional attitude to ensure restful sleep.

For the prevention of calcium deficiency from October to March, pediatricians recommend taking small doses of vitamin D. It is necessary for infants up to a year, but studies show that calcium deficiency occurs even at an older age.therefore, schoolchildren can switch to calcium complexes with vitamin D or multivitamins.

From early childhood, you can be taught to visit the dentist and proper oral care. This helps to reduce the risk of bruxism due to periodontitis or fillings.

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