When Do Babies Start Teething? Symptoms, Remedies, and More

Teething is when a baby’s teeth start to come through their gums. Most babies will start teething around the age of 6 months, but some may start sooner or later.

You love watching your baby hit those sweet milestones — the first smile, first giggle, and rolling over for the first time. But one that’s sometimes not so sweet (for you or for them) is teething.

Although this is a typical part of growing for babies, it is one of those milestones that can bring discomfort, tears (from you and baby), and even sleepless nights (yep, more of those!).

As for when your baby will actually start the process, it depends.

A baby’s teeth can sometimes emerge with no pain or discomfort, so you might not realize they’re teething until you see the first sign of a tiny white tooth. For other babies, though, teething does cause discomfort.

Common symptoms of teething may include:

• drooling
• face rash from drooling
• chewing on different objects
• irritability and crankiness
• crying
• refusing to eat
• swollen, sore, or tender gums
• trouble sleeping
• flushed cheeks
• pulling on their ears
• slightly elevated temperature to around 99°F (37. 2°C)

Note

On the other hand, a rectal temperature 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, vomiting, or diarrhea are not usually signs of teething. If your baby has these symptoms, contact their pediatrician.

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Symptoms of teething in breastfed babies

Teething symptoms can occur whether you breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby. But if you breastfeed or chestfeed, you might notice other changes, too. For example, gum pain or soreness might cause your baby to latch on differently.

Before a tooth emerges (and even afterward), you might feel your baby gnaw or bite down on your breasts. And since breastfeeding is soothing for babies, they might feed more often while teething.

Keep in mind that teething symptoms occur before a tooth breaks through the gum, so don’t be alarmed if you notice these changes in your baby but don’t see any sign of a tooth.

Most babies get their first tooth between 4 and 7 months old.

But there’s a wide range of when it’s considered “typical” to start teething. So don’t panic if your little one hasn’t cut a tooth by 7 or 9 months old. If you’re concerned, you can always speak with their pediatrician at their next checkup.

To get even more specific, most infants begin teething at around 6 months old. Your little one will likely have a full set of their first teeth by age 3, and all the joys of the teeth-brushing routine will have been long established.

But “typical” doesn’t mean “best” or “all.” Exactly when your baby will start teething may even be hereditary.

And though it may seem impossible, some babies are born with one or two teeth! This occurs in about 1 in 6,000 to 1 in 800 cases — so it’s uncommon. It makes for some incredibly adorable pictures, but let’s be honest — toothless grins are pretty darn cute, too.

Infants born with teeth should have them closely monitored since they can present a choking risk.

Some infants are early teethers — and it usually isn’t anything to worry about! If your little one starts showing signs of teething around 2 or 3 months old, they’re simply ahead of the curve in the teething department. And if your baby is a late teether, try not to worry about this either (easier said than done, we know).

Every baby is different, so don’t be concerned if all your child’s little friends have started to cut teeth already — yours will too, in their own time. In fact, if you’re going to compare at all, it’s better to consider when their siblings (if they have them) got their first tooth.

The bottom two teeth are usually the first to appear, followed by the four upper teeth. So keep an eye on that area and prepare for cuteness overload when they do.

Next, their teeth may come in two at a time, one on each side of the mouth. But this pattern can vary, and many factors can influence the timeline (like if your baby was born early or at a low birth weight, for example).

On average, babies have:

• 4 teeth by 11 months
• 8 teeth by 15 months
• 12 teeth by 19 months
• 16 teeth at 23 months

Those sometimes distressing (but always perfectly usual) teething symptoms may come and go during this time period. Or they may be more consistent as your little one cuts new teeth or starts to feel the first symptoms of a tooth emerging.

If your child doesn’t have any teeth by 18 months, see a pediatric dentist for evaluation. In rare cases, an underlying medical issue may cause a delay in teething. These may include:

• malnutrition
• vitamin deficiency
• underactive thyroid

If you’re concerned that it’s been a while since your child cut their last one or two teeth, speak with their pediatrician.

When your little one is teething, you may feel more inclined to reach for that bottle of wine or chocolate bar because it’s tough to see your baby in pain. (No? Just us?)

Well, baby needs some soothing, too.

Home remedies

These are some tried and true — and most importantly, safe — home remedies you can try:

• Gently massage your baby’s gums with a clean finger, knuckle, or moistened gauze pad.
• Hold a cold washcloth, spoon, or chilled teething ring on your baby’s gums.
• Use plastic or rubber toys that are chilled — never frozen solid (ouch!).
• Offer cold foods like a chilled little slice of cucumber if your baby is already eating solids — but always keep a watchful eye on them, because this could be a choking hazard.

Medical treatment

Currently, there aren’t any medical treatments to soothe teething pain in a baby. The good news, though, is that babies typically respond positively to home remedies.

If these remedies don’t relieve symptoms, feel free to ask your pediatrician about the occasional use of over-the-counter baby acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Your pediatrician can advise whether this is an OK treatment and provide guidance on proper dosing.

And an important note: No matter how attractive the item or the claims of its manufacturers, avoid teething necklaces or bracelets — worn by adults or babies — made of amber, wood, or silicone. These can quickly turn into choking hazards, and it’s just not worth it.

Also on the no-go list: homeopathic teething tablets and medicated topical gels. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings against using both of these products.

Medicated topical gels contain the ingredient benzocaine, which is an anesthetic. It’s found in products like Anbesol, Orajel, Baby Orajel, and Orabase.

Benzocaine is linked to a rare but serious condition called methemoglobinemia.

Keep in mind that good oral health isn’t important for only older children, teens, and adults. Your baby’s oral health matters too. So start brushing those pearly whites as soon as the first tooth grows in.

How do you keep their tiny, delicate teeth healthy? There really isn’t much to do at this age, but the first step is to buy an infant toothbrush that is soft and gentle. You’ll brush their teeth twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.

And yes, it’s OK to use a fluoride toothpaste, but not too much. You only need a small grain-size amount until they’re 3 years old; then, increase to a pea-sized amount.

Brushing helps prevent tooth decay, which can occur when sugar from milk, juice, or formula remains on their teeth and damages the enamel.

Have questions about teething? Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions.

What are the first signs of teething?

The teething experience can differ for each individual baby, but some of the first signs include:

• drooling
• gnawing
• trouble sleeping
• irritability or crying
• a mild increase in body temperature

Some babies also develop flushness around their cheeks or a rash. And if you breastfeed or chestfeed, teething might change the way your baby latches, or they might feed more often to soothe themselves.

How early do babies show signs of teething?

Teething typically occurs around 6 months of age. However, some babies start teething as early as 2 or 3 months. Then again, some babies teeth later and don’t cut their first tooth until 8 or 9 months (or later).

How long does teething last for babies?

The teething timeframe differs for each baby. But regardless of whether a baby starts teething at 6 months or 9 months, they typically stop teething before age 3. Some babies stop teething around 24 months, while others don’t stop until 36 months.

Do babies get sick when teething?

Even though your baby may have physical discomfort, teething doesn’t make them sick. So if your baby has a runny nose, productive cough, diarrhea, vomiting, or a high fever, these symptoms aren’t associated with teething. This could be a sign of an infection, so speak with their pediatrician.

When your baby cuts their first tooth usually says nothing about their development — as with most things baby, there’s such a wide range of totally OK. Most infants end up with a full set of baby teeth by the time they’re 3 years old, regardless of when they cut that first tooth.

But if your baby hasn’t cut a tooth by the time they’re 18 months old, talk with your dentist. Ideally, you’ve already brought your baby to a pediatric dentist by age 1, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (and the American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatrics, too).

So if you haven’t seen a dentist yet, this would be a good time to have your sweet babe’s mouth and gums checked out.

While visiting the dentist for the first time may sound scary, remember these two things: Your baby hasn’t yet had a negative dental experience to create dread, and pediatric dentists are great at making the visit comfortable — it can even be even fun.

Once your little one does cut a tooth or two, be sure to take good care to clean around the area each day with a damp, cool washcloth or soft-bristle baby toothbrush. Before you know it, they’ll (hopefully!) be brushing their teeth on their own.

When Do Babies Start Teething? Symptoms, Remedies, and More

Teething is when a baby’s teeth start to come through their gums. Most babies will start teething around the age of 6 months, but some may start sooner or later.

You love watching your baby hit those sweet milestones — the first smile, first giggle, and rolling over for the first time. But one that’s sometimes not so sweet (for you or for them) is teething.

Although this is a typical part of growing for babies, it is one of those milestones that can bring discomfort, tears (from you and baby), and even sleepless nights (yep, more of those!).

As for when your baby will actually start the process, it depends.

A baby’s teeth can sometimes emerge with no pain or discomfort, so you might not realize they’re teething until you see the first sign of a tiny white tooth. For other babies, though, teething does cause discomfort.

Common symptoms of teething may include:

• drooling
• face rash from drooling
• chewing on different objects
• irritability and crankiness
• crying
• refusing to eat
• swollen, sore, or tender gums
• trouble sleeping
• flushed cheeks
• pulling on their ears
• slightly elevated temperature to around 99°F (37. 2°C)

Note

On the other hand, a rectal temperature 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, vomiting, or diarrhea are not usually signs of teething. If your baby has these symptoms, contact their pediatrician.

Was this helpful?

Symptoms of teething in breastfed babies

Teething symptoms can occur whether you breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby. But if you breastfeed or chestfeed, you might notice other changes, too. For example, gum pain or soreness might cause your baby to latch on differently.

Before a tooth emerges (and even afterward), you might feel your baby gnaw or bite down on your breasts. And since breastfeeding is soothing for babies, they might feed more often while teething.

Keep in mind that teething symptoms occur before a tooth breaks through the gum, so don’t be alarmed if you notice these changes in your baby but don’t see any sign of a tooth.

Most babies get their first tooth between 4 and 7 months old.

But there’s a wide range of when it’s considered “typical” to start teething. So don’t panic if your little one hasn’t cut a tooth by 7 or 9 months old. If you’re concerned, you can always speak with their pediatrician at their next checkup.

To get even more specific, most infants begin teething at around 6 months old. Your little one will likely have a full set of their first teeth by age 3, and all the joys of the teeth-brushing routine will have been long established.

But “typical” doesn’t mean “best” or “all.” Exactly when your baby will start teething may even be hereditary.

And though it may seem impossible, some babies are born with one or two teeth! This occurs in about 1 in 6,000 to 1 in 800 cases — so it’s uncommon. It makes for some incredibly adorable pictures, but let’s be honest — toothless grins are pretty darn cute, too.

Infants born with teeth should have them closely monitored since they can present a choking risk.

Some infants are early teethers — and it usually isn’t anything to worry about! If your little one starts showing signs of teething around 2 or 3 months old, they’re simply ahead of the curve in the teething department. And if your baby is a late teether, try not to worry about this either (easier said than done, we know).

Every baby is different, so don’t be concerned if all your child’s little friends have started to cut teeth already — yours will too, in their own time. In fact, if you’re going to compare at all, it’s better to consider when their siblings (if they have them) got their first tooth.

The bottom two teeth are usually the first to appear, followed by the four upper teeth. So keep an eye on that area and prepare for cuteness overload when they do.

Next, their teeth may come in two at a time, one on each side of the mouth. But this pattern can vary, and many factors can influence the timeline (like if your baby was born early or at a low birth weight, for example).

On average, babies have:

• 4 teeth by 11 months
• 8 teeth by 15 months
• 12 teeth by 19 months
• 16 teeth at 23 months

Those sometimes distressing (but always perfectly usual) teething symptoms may come and go during this time period. Or they may be more consistent as your little one cuts new teeth or starts to feel the first symptoms of a tooth emerging.

If your child doesn’t have any teeth by 18 months, see a pediatric dentist for evaluation. In rare cases, an underlying medical issue may cause a delay in teething. These may include:

• malnutrition
• vitamin deficiency
• underactive thyroid

If you’re concerned that it’s been a while since your child cut their last one or two teeth, speak with their pediatrician.

When your little one is teething, you may feel more inclined to reach for that bottle of wine or chocolate bar because it’s tough to see your baby in pain. (No? Just us?)

Well, baby needs some soothing, too.

Home remedies

These are some tried and true — and most importantly, safe — home remedies you can try:

• Gently massage your baby’s gums with a clean finger, knuckle, or moistened gauze pad.
• Hold a cold washcloth, spoon, or chilled teething ring on your baby’s gums.
• Use plastic or rubber toys that are chilled — never frozen solid (ouch!).
• Offer cold foods like a chilled little slice of cucumber if your baby is already eating solids — but always keep a watchful eye on them, because this could be a choking hazard.

Medical treatment

Currently, there aren’t any medical treatments to soothe teething pain in a baby. The good news, though, is that babies typically respond positively to home remedies.

If these remedies don’t relieve symptoms, feel free to ask your pediatrician about the occasional use of over-the-counter baby acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Your pediatrician can advise whether this is an OK treatment and provide guidance on proper dosing.

And an important note: No matter how attractive the item or the claims of its manufacturers, avoid teething necklaces or bracelets — worn by adults or babies — made of amber, wood, or silicone. These can quickly turn into choking hazards, and it’s just not worth it.

Also on the no-go list: homeopathic teething tablets and medicated topical gels. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings against using both of these products.

Medicated topical gels contain the ingredient benzocaine, which is an anesthetic. It’s found in products like Anbesol, Orajel, Baby Orajel, and Orabase.

Benzocaine is linked to a rare but serious condition called methemoglobinemia.

Keep in mind that good oral health isn’t important for only older children, teens, and adults. Your baby’s oral health matters too. So start brushing those pearly whites as soon as the first tooth grows in.

How do you keep their tiny, delicate teeth healthy? There really isn’t much to do at this age, but the first step is to buy an infant toothbrush that is soft and gentle. You’ll brush their teeth twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.

And yes, it’s OK to use a fluoride toothpaste, but not too much. You only need a small grain-size amount until they’re 3 years old; then, increase to a pea-sized amount.

Brushing helps prevent tooth decay, which can occur when sugar from milk, juice, or formula remains on their teeth and damages the enamel.

Have questions about teething? Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions.

What are the first signs of teething?

The teething experience can differ for each individual baby, but some of the first signs include:

• drooling
• gnawing
• trouble sleeping
• irritability or crying
• a mild increase in body temperature

Some babies also develop flushness around their cheeks or a rash. And if you breastfeed or chestfeed, teething might change the way your baby latches, or they might feed more often to soothe themselves.

How early do babies show signs of teething?

Teething typically occurs around 6 months of age. However, some babies start teething as early as 2 or 3 months. Then again, some babies teeth later and don’t cut their first tooth until 8 or 9 months (or later).

How long does teething last for babies?

The teething timeframe differs for each baby. But regardless of whether a baby starts teething at 6 months or 9 months, they typically stop teething before age 3. Some babies stop teething around 24 months, while others don’t stop until 36 months.

Do babies get sick when teething?

Even though your baby may have physical discomfort, teething doesn’t make them sick. So if your baby has a runny nose, productive cough, diarrhea, vomiting, or a high fever, these symptoms aren’t associated with teething. This could be a sign of an infection, so speak with their pediatrician.

When your baby cuts their first tooth usually says nothing about their development — as with most things baby, there’s such a wide range of totally OK. Most infants end up with a full set of baby teeth by the time they’re 3 years old, regardless of when they cut that first tooth.

But if your baby hasn’t cut a tooth by the time they’re 18 months old, talk with your dentist. Ideally, you’ve already brought your baby to a pediatric dentist by age 1, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (and the American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatrics, too).

So if you haven’t seen a dentist yet, this would be a good time to have your sweet babe’s mouth and gums checked out.

While visiting the dentist for the first time may sound scary, remember these two things: Your baby hasn’t yet had a negative dental experience to create dread, and pediatric dentists are great at making the visit comfortable — it can even be even fun.

Once your little one does cut a tooth or two, be sure to take good care to clean around the area each day with a damp, cool washcloth or soft-bristle baby toothbrush. Before you know it, they’ll (hopefully!) be brushing their teeth on their own.

teething. How to help the baby? – FDC French Dental Clinic

Teething is a natural process for every small child, which, however, turns into a painful condition for him, and even more stress for his parents. It is hard to watch when a small child is in pain. During this period, the baby develops symptoms similar to a severe cold: ear pain, fever, diarrhea, general body aches and a runny nose. Plus, the baby cries and acts up more than usual. Sometimes such symptoms are absent or pass almost imperceptibly – after all, much here depends on the nature of the little man. All children are different – this is a well-known truth, therefore their development (and teething refers specifically to growth and development) is completely different. In any case, parents should not be afraid, because their baby is growing, and our article will tell how to help him during this period.

When do the first milk teeth appear?

It is generally accepted that the first milk teeth appear in a baby at six months. In fact, they are formed in the baby’s mouth even when he is in the mother’s stomach. In the sixth or eighth week of pregnancy, twenty teeth are born, which are called rudiments. When a baby is six months old, milk teeth appear, deep under which, by that time, permanent teeth are at the embryonic stage. There are cases when a child is born with teeth, but they are very rare. It happens that the baby’s dental system develops too early, and already at three months small white spots in the gums are visible in the mouth. Milk teeth may appear not in six months, but in a year. Although such a development of the situation is considered a deviation from the norm, as a rule, this is not associated with pathologies, but with various characteristics of the child’s body and heredity.

With rare exceptions, children’s dental system develops in this order:

• Six months or about a year – four incisors appear in the mouth: two upper and two lower;
• One year – deuces appear, – one more incisors – four pieces;
• One and a half years – the appearance of molars, upper and lower;
• Two years – teething;
• Three years – the appearance of a row of molars.

Signs of teething in a child. How to define them?

The signs that parents are waiting for – fever and pain – do not appear immediately. But to recognize that the baby begins the process of teething is still not difficult.

If you notice that the child began to salivate, and any thing that was in his hands, he strives to taste and chew well with his gums, then the baby is teething. This sign never fails. During this period, it is especially important to monitor the cleanliness of toys and other hygiene at home.

The second sign of teething is swelling and redness of the gums. In order to detect this, you just need to watch the baby’s mouth, paying attention to the tops of the gums. If you saw white spots there, then it’s time to buy a special device at the pharmacy – a teether.

The third symptom is a bad mood that the child experiences from periodic pain. The kid is not interested in playing, he often cries and is naughty, and in connection with this, his night’s sleep may also deteriorate. This period lasts only two days, but parents should be patient and show their love to the child more often than usual.

The fourth most unpleasant sign of teething is various pains and temperature. It is important here not to confuse these pains with cold symptoms or indigestion. The baby may begin to have a runny nose, diarrhea, fever, ear pain and a general weakening of the immune system, in addition, the gums may ache and itch a lot. During this period, the child’s vulnerability to infections increases. This state can last two or three days, and it ends as quickly as it appeared.

How can a child be helped and relieved?

First aid is the care, affection and kindness that parents are obliged to surround their child with. Indeed, in an atmosphere of love and tenderness, even getting sick is not so scary, and small children feel this truth perfectly.

To protect your baby from infections, it is necessary to maintain hygiene in the house, it is especially important to ventilate the room well while the baby is out for a walk or in another room. If any infection has entered the room, then airing will reduce the risk of its spread to a minimum.

Don’t forget gum toys. The fact is that during this period the baby experiences considerable itching in the gums, and the teether is made of a pleasant, soft material. They can not only scratch the gums, but also cool them, because these devices are filled with cold water.

If you notice that in addition to the teether you need additional help for the gums, you can purchase a special tooth gel with the appropriate age mark: from 0 or 6 months. This drug relieves itching, pain and swelling of the gums.

Also, be careful when using antipyretics. The fact is that temperature is a friend of a person, even the smallest. If the temperature rises to 38 or even 39, then the body is fighting the infection well. Therefore, by lowering the temperature, you will deprive the child’s body of the natural ability to fight infection. In addition, a sharp drop in temperature is very harmful to the body. In folk medicine, there are good ways that effectively, and most importantly, safely reduce the temperature: these are wrappings with a damp cloth. Soak a cotton cloth or gauze in cool water and wrap it around your baby’s legs. This method is not only antipyretic, but also relieves other unpleasant symptoms: headache and body aches.

Also, do not rush to give your child medicines if the baby has a little stomachache or a runny nose. Any medical medicine is produced chemically, which is not so good for the health of the child. In addition, teething is not a dangerous process, so such strict measures should not be applied. But it is still necessary to alleviate the condition of the child, for which proven folk methods are perfect – these are decoctions of herbs. Pain in the tummy very well and quickly soothes a weak infusion of peppermint, which, moreover, will help the baby calm down and fall asleep faster. The same herb also helps with vomiting. In addition, peppermint is an antispasmodic, which means it copes well with headaches. In addition to mint, you can prepare a light decoction of chamomile or oregano. Natural pomace of eucalyptus or Kalanchoe helps with a runny nose, but they are far from always available. It is worth preparing for this in advance by asking the local pediatrician for a prescription for preparing an ointment for a cold in a pharmacy. These remedies are made from herbs. They are natural, safe and effective.

In order to survive the period of teething as painlessly as possible, try to prepare all the means in advance, while not forgetting to consult a pediatrician.

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How to properly care for children’s teeth?

Your baby’s oral care should start from the first milk teeth. The best toothbrush for a child under one year old is the finger of mom or dad, which is wrapped in a soft cloth, mostly gauze. During such brushing, it is very important not to frighten or upset the child, trying to turn this activity into an interesting game.

Children under the age of three who already have molars should buy a soft silicone brush and fluoride-free toothpaste. To make your baby like pasta, choose products with a pleasant, sweet taste. Most importantly, make sure that the child does not swallow the paste. It is very important not to scare the child away from brushing their teeth, but on the contrary, to show that this is an interesting and enjoyable activity. It is good if the parents themselves set an example for the baby, performing the procedure of brushing their teeth together. Try to get your child to brush their own teeth by the age of three. At the same time, you must control this process, check the result, and, if necessary, gently show the child where he made a mistake this time.

Teach your child to brush their teeth correctly from an early age, that is, after eating. After all, this is logical, because after breakfast, the teeth will see the brush and paste only in the evening.

Another important rule for a child’s dental hygiene is to limit the consumption of sweets such as sweets, cakes, lollipops, cakes and sugary waters. To maintain healthy teeth for as long as possible, ideally, it would be worthwhile to completely protect the child from this kind of sweets. But we all understand that it is not easy. Therefore, an important and responsible matter of parents should be to control the amount of sweets, because in addition to the risk of caries, sweets can cause other problems in the body.

Taking care of your baby’s teeth will help him avoid many problems in the future, such as tooth decay, toothache, malocclusion and disproportionate growth of facial bones. Thanks to the right actions and the responsible approach of parents, children will keep a beautiful smile for life.

We hope this article has helped you prepare for the big event of teething and put our tips into practice.

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Teething in children sequence

• The structure of teeth and dental tissues
• When the first teeth appear in babies in the norm dentition nomalities
  
• to help a child during teething
  

The role of teeth in the human body is difficult to overestimate. They are the first to encounter food in the mouth and help it turn into a food bolus. In the process of evolution, teeth have undergone many changes and were originally intended only for grinding food.

With the formation and development of man as a species, teeth ceased to carry only a functional role. Aesthetic value joined it, dental units became one of the parts of the body that attracted the opposite sex and served as proof of health and well-being.

Physiologically, teeth are special bone formations in the oral cavity, which perform grasping, biting, holding and primary processing of food.

Teeth are part of the human chewing system along with the tongue, lips and jaw muscles. In most cases, the quality of teeth depends on genetic predisposition and lifelong care.

In addition to the primary processing of food, dental units perform another important function – the formation and development of speech. The formation of sounds in a child is impossible without the presence of teeth. If at an early age for some reason at least one tooth falls out, for example, an incisor, then this may affect the pronunciation of certain letters in the future.

Many people remain burry for life precisely because of the loss of their front teeth, which help to pronounce consonants and hissing sounds.

Incorrect bite formation also leaves its mark on the development of the shape of the face, the outlines of the cheeks, nose, and cheekbones. Therefore, it is extremely important to monitor the normal development of teeth in children from the very beginning of eruption.

What are the shapes of teeth?0057 – small molars or premolars – serve to grind and chew food bolus
– large molars or molars – help chew and grind food, they are usually powerful, have several roots.

In addition, milk and molars are also isolated. Dairy are the first set of dental units in a child and serve him until the appearance of molars. The name was fixed due to the fact that the first teeth erupt during breastfeeding.

The anatomical features of these two species are not much different from each other, although they have characteristic features. Baby teeth are smaller, less mineralized, and have shorter roots.

Due to the small size of the jaws of a child, on average, milk teeth are shorter in length. The small size of the roots is necessary so that when the time comes, the temporary dental units can easily fall out.

Structure of teeth and dental tissues

057 – neck
– root.

Crown – this is the visible part of the dental unit, which protrudes above the gum, provides protection to the inside of the tooth. It is covered with enamel, the hardest tissue in the human body.

Next comes neck – the place where the crown meets the root. It is hidden under the gum and normally should not be visible. Various dental diseases contribute to the exposure of the neck and then this part of the tooth becomes the most susceptible to external influences.

Root is located in the dental alveolus or, in other words, the socket. There can be a different number of roots, depending on the structure of the tooth. There may be two, three or four roots.

The histological structure of the teeth also has its own characteristics. The dental unit consists of:

– enamel or the topmost layer. Under the influence of human saliva, it is covered with a special shell – pellicle

– dentine – the basis of tooth tissue. The structure of this substance is similar to the bone shell, and the strength depends on the supply of minerals. The dentine layer is under the enamel or cementum.

– pulp – in composition it is a connective tissue with a spongy structure. It is crossed by a network of capillaries and nerve processes.

– cement – covers the tooth from below. It covers the neck and root, and also fixes the tooth in its place.

What is teething

The life of teeth begins in infancy with teething. This process is physiologically determined and is characterized by the appearance of first milk and then permanent teeth in a baby.

Natural processes, when teeth erupt and then change, are associated with the development of the child’s body and reflect his health, and can also judge the correct development and other indicators.

There are specific terms for the teething process, which are quite individual for each child. On average, the first milk teeth appear at 6-10 months, and then change to permanent molars from 5 to 12 years.

Many factors play a role in when a child’s teeth erupt. First of all, this is a hereditary predisposition and the external environment. It affects the course of pregnancy, birth trauma, the presence of diseases in a woman during pregnancy, as well as other features of perinatal development.

If a child has certain developmental anomalies, the period of teething may increase several times. The mental and physical development of the child in the first year of life has a significant impact on the formation of the teeth of the upper and lower jaws.

Through numerous studies, it has been noted that children who are born first in families receive their first milk teeth faster than their brothers and sisters who were born later. The same relationship is observed in young parents.

Science knows cases of children being born with teeth that erupted during fetal development. The causes of such conditions are unknown, however, premature teeth in a child are not fully formed, that is, this is not the norm.

If, after birth, the doctor detects the presence of teeth in a newborn, then they must be removed. This is necessary for several reasons: to avoid injury to the mother’s breast and to ensure that molars appear on time in the future.

When the first teeth appear in babies normally

order and correct appearance of paired dental units. At birth, the child should have no teeth, and the mucous membrane should cover the alveolar process in the form of a dense roller.

But, inside the gums, already at the stage of intrauterine development of the child, the laying of teeth occurs. By the time of birth, under a dense layer of skin there are already about 10 temporary and permanent follicles, which will soon grow into full-fledged milk teeth.

Normally, teething in children begins around 6-8 months . At this time, the crown of the tooth is already formed and the root is developing. The lower central incisors appear first, followed by the upper central incisors. This occurs around 9 months after birth.

Further, as it develops in a year and a half, the upper molars begin to appear, followed by the lower molars. When these teeth appear, the canines on the upper and lower jaws are ready for eruption, which mature by 16-17 months after birth. The process of eruption of all milk teeth units is completed by about two and a half years.

Immediately after the teeth have erupted, they have loose, rough enamel due to the small amount of trace elements. Therefore, for the proper development and further maintenance of a healthy oral cavity and dental units, daily care is necessary. A diet, timely dental care and moderate sugar intake have a great influence.

Children’s teeth have their own structural features and differ significantly from the teeth of an adult. Children have a large volume of the dental cavity and pulp, and less bone tissue. This indicates an increased vulnerability to external environmental factors. In this regard, children are more likely to experience caries and other disorders.

Thus, summing up, it can be determined that by the end of the formation of all milk teeth, their number is 20 units. For a more accurate definition, a dental formula is used, according to which the variable N determines the age in months.

6-10 months – lower central incisors
8-12 months – upper central incisors
9-13 months – upper lateral incisors
10-16 months – lower lateral incisors
13-19 months – upper first molars
14-18 months – lower first molars
16-22 months – upper canines
17-23 months – lower canines
23-31 months – upper second molars
23-31 months – lower second molars

Teething symptoms 9 0003

To understand when teeth the child begins to erupt, you should pay attention to the symptoms. It is generally accepted that the first appearance of teeth is necessarily accompanied by a feverish state, fever and whims of the child. This is a stereotypical concept, which is practically not substantiated by anything.

Normally, teething that continues for a sufficient amount of time should not be accompanied by any pathological conditions. According to dentists, the manifestation of symptoms that parents associate with teething are related to diet or the addition of a secondary infection.

At this age, many children are introduced to complementary foods, breastfeeding ends, vitamin and mineral deficiencies are possible. These factors can affect the emotional and physical state of the child. It becomes more susceptible to various pathogens and infections.

In addition, the eruption period can affect the seasonal incidence of acute respiratory viral infections, tonsillitis and other inflammatory processes.

However, teething in young children has its own characteristic manifestations, allowing them to be considered symptoms of this process. They appear a few days before the appearance of the top of the tooth and subside gradually.

The main signs of eruption include:

– swelling and redness of the gums

– hematomas may appear on the gum tissues a few weeks before eruption

– in some cases bleeding of the gums can be observed

– due to mechanical irritation of the nerve fibers, itching occurs in the gums, which manifests itself in the craving of the child to chew on something

– due to constant movement of the jaws, increased salivation is characteristic

– to general symptoms include an increase in body temperature above 37 degrees (if it is not associated with other causes)

– due to increased salivation, regurgitation or vomiting is likely, as well as coughing

– in addition, there is a violation of sleep, appetite, excessive irritability and tearfulness.

Teething disorders and anomalies include various anomalies that imply late or too early eruption, or an incorrect arrangement of dental units. To understand the difference, it is necessary to determine the normal timing of the appearance of teeth:

– The first incisor erupts at about 7 months after birth
– A complete set of incisors, canines and molars is completed by two and a half years
– Molar teeth normally erupt at about 7 years of age. Wisdom teeth appear later than everyone, only by the age of 18, and some people do not have them at all.

The most common disorders and developmental anomalies:
– too early eruption
– problems with coming out of teeth, in connection with which they appear later than planned
– curvature of the teeth
– incomplete appearance of the dental unit
– the so-called impacted teeth, when they are formed, but did not come out through the gum.

Causes of eruption anomalies are of a general and local nature. The general ones include changes that have occurred in the course of natural evolution. The human jaw gradually changed shape, decreased, but the teeth themselves did not change shape. Because of this, there was less and less space for them.

In addition, common factors include diseases of an infectious and endocrine nature, deficiency of vitamins, minerals and other useful substances.

Local factors include caries, which quite easily affects the milk teeth of children. In addition, premature loss of a milk tooth also leads to scarring of the gum tissue and, as a result, a violation in further development.

Additional causes are considered: tooth retention in the socket, displacement of the crowns of several adjacent units, germination of one tooth to the root of another, pathological bone deposits or cementomas.

Curvature of the tooth roots, the presence of follicular cysts, benign tumors and the consequences of jaw injuries are also not uncommon. In especially severe cases, dentists observe:
– pericoronitis or inflammation of the gum tissue during eruption
– abscess in the oral cavity, which is accompanied by an inflammatory process and the formation of a purulent cavity
– osteomyelitis – a purulent process with necrotic lesions of bone and soft tissues.

Pericoronitis – accompanied by damage to the oral mucosa. Pathogenic microflora and food remains enter the space where the tooth germ is located. Such an environment becomes the basis for the reproduction of microorganisms and the development of the inflammatory process.

It includes the soft tissues of the gums and, if not properly treated, a chronic infection develops. Weakened immunity and other additional factors aggravate the situation.

The main symptoms of pericoronitis include:
– intoxication syndrome with a sharp increase in body temperature above 38 degrees
– sleep and appetite disturbance
– spastic conditions of the chewing muscles are possible
– the child feels pain during swallowing
– swelling of the soft tissues of the gums, palate is possible .

Abscess in the oral cavity is a rather dangerous complication, in which there is a rise in body temperature up to 40 degrees, loss of appetite and sleep disturbance. In addition, the patient experiences a severe headache, inability to chew, spasm of the jaw muscles and an increase in regional lymph nodes.

What are the stages in violation of teething

In violation of teething, experts distinguish several stages. There are such groups of anomalies as:
– complete delay in the eruption of the tooth, it is called retention
– eruption of the tooth partially by half or incomplete retention
– difficulty in eruption of the dental unit through the jawbone
– incorrect location of the already erupted tooth.

Another classification according to Shargorodsky implies:
– impacted tooth, when the unit is located in the bone and does not come out in time
– semi-retained tooth, when the unit is only half out of the gum
– a dystopian tooth, when the unit is located outside the boundaries of the arch.

In addition, the stages of eruption disorders can include adentia, when the tooth does not come out due to the death of its germ. This can happen due to various factors during childbearing, past pathologies, addictions, metabolic problems and others.

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To exclude possible anomalies in teething in children, if at least one tooth is missing, by the age of one, you should come to a doctor for a consultation. The pediatric dentist will conduct an examination and give recommendations on oral care. Perhaps, additional studies in the form of an orthopantomogram will be needed to assess the condition of the tooth germs.

When teething has already begun, the child’s condition can be alleviated by using this process with additional attention and care. To relieve itching and pain, the doctor may prescribe special drugs to reduce inflammation. The gums are treated with anesthetics, in addition, a solution of sage and chamomile helps a lot.

If parents have noticed that teething is not tolerated by the child, it is better to take care of the availability of medicines in the house in advance so that night pains are not taken by surprise. Recently, teethers have become quite popular. These are special children’s toys made of soft silicone or plastic that can be chewed on and do not injure the soft tissues of the gums.

When one or more teeth have erupted, they require special care. To do this, you need to make an appointment with a pediatric dentist for a preventive visit. The doctor will assess the correct structure of the jaws, analyze the development of the gums and other parts of the oral cavity, and give recommendations for care.

In the future, it is highly advisable to visit the doctor once or twice a year to control the eruption of the child’s remaining teeth and prevent caries. Brushing the first milk teeth should be a mandatory procedure twice a day in the morning and evening.

At first, this is done with a silicone brush, and then, from the age of one, a children’s toothbrush without paste is used. Pasta is added from two to two and a half years. This order provides a good start for the future, when the molars appear. Their health will directly depend on the timely care of milk teeth.

Many parents underestimate the importance of milk teeth, believing that they will fall out anyway, why take care of them. Such negligence can lead to damage to the rudiments of permanent teeth, the development of caries and frequent trips to the dentist.

In addition, milk teeth need constant mineralization, that is, the enrichment of the daily diet with foods that are rich in phosphorus, calcium and vitamins.

How to eat during teething

During active teething in children, it is important to monitor nutrition. It should be carried out according to the regime, but you should not allow force-feeding. Parents should be attentive and adapt to the mood of the baby, but not indulge his whims.

Sufficient liquids are desirable, fruit purees and juices are excluded. They can provoke irritation due to the presence of ascorbic acid in the composition. If possible, it is best to avoid introducing complementary foods when the baby is teething.

An additional stress factor in the form of a new food can provoke indigestion, fever and increased stress on the body. Foods to avoid include biscuits, crackers, sugar, hard foods that can damage the delicate gum tissue.

You can distract the child’s attention with an interesting game, walks in the fresh air. When the first tooth appears and the pain subsides, you can gradually return to the previous diet.

Experts have noticed that children who are breastfed during teething are easier to tolerate this process. The female breast is not only good nutrition for a small child, but also the best help in such a difficult period as the appearance of the first milk teeth.

Therefore, in order for this difficult period to pass as easily as possible for the baby, it is necessary to surround him with care and attention.