Milk Teeth And Their Development
THE ERUPTION OF MILK TEETH
On their first birthday; your baby’s first 6 teeth have erupted. The first central incisors become visible in the first 6 months. Their lateral incisors are visible by month 8. Four posterior molars erupt between months 10-14; canines in months 16-20 and finally; the posterior big molar teeth erupt between months 24-30.
EARLY AND LATE ERUPTION OF TEETH
The eruption of milk teeth begins in month 6; continuing until month 9. Though; for some children; these rules do not apply. Unlike other babies; these babies have their eruption 2 months earlier; or 2 months later.
In addition; although rarely; some children are born with few teeth erupted. These teeth are sometimes actual milk teeth. However; they may also be calcified blossoms without roots. If they obstruct breast feeding; they have to be pulled out.
ERUPTION AND DISEASES
The symptoms of teeth eruption do not affect the systemic status of your children. Yet; while they have erupting teeth; your baby grabs the closest object and tries to relieve the itch where a tooth is erupting.
It is nearly impossible to inhibit their need to relax with anything they can find. Sometimes; they are not interested in the chew toys and grab whatever they can instead; inviting microorganisms into play. This causes diseases.
Symptoms like fever; diarrhea and vomitting mostly occur as a result of side infections. Hence; you should not ignore fever or diarrhea; believing that they are just the symptoms of tooth eruption.
SYMPTOMS OF TOOTH ERUPTION
Generally; the central incisors erupt out of the blue. Molar teeth and canine teeth; which are bigger; cause tremendous pain during eruption.
One or more symptoms below are to be expected during eruption:
* Fever of 38-39 degrees (Celsius).
* Crankiness; anger and sleeplessness.
* Red and puffy gums.
* Loss of appetite; increase in saliva.
* Loud cries for no reason.
* Red cheeks; runny nose.
* Ear tugging.
HOW TO COMBAT THE DISCOMFORT CAUSED BY TOOTH ERUPTION?
* Foods that may help relieve the discomfort such as crackers; little apples; little cucumbers may be given to the baby. As your baby may lose their appetite; you may prepare crackers out of different flours for them.
* You may use refrigerate-able chew toys. Those with gel fillings relieve their teeth without irritating them. You may hand the chew toy clean and directly to them; without dipping the toy into sweeteners like honey or jam.
* There will be a constant flow of saliva. If you continuously clean the mouth and the chin of your baby; you might irritate their skin. You may use protective cream against such irritations.
* The flow of saliva wets your baby’s chest. Some babies reject aprons. You could tie the apron laterally; with the cottony surface against their skin to keep their chest dry.
* To help your baby eat their food comfortably; especially during the eruption of their molar teeth; use a clean finger to spread some eruption gel with little; circular motions before a meal. Sometimes; your baby may not be willing to have you spreading the gel. Sometimes; painkillers with parasetamol content may help before bed.
* When your baby is throwing a tantrum; when the baby is being hard on themselves; sometimes the best thing to do is to hug them tight. A song or a lullaby by you will relieve the baby. Try to provide a dim and a silent environment for them. Just like when everything may be upsetting you while you are in pain; your baby has a right to calm down and have access to a calmer environment.
* There may be purple spots; called eruption cysts; where a tooth is expected to erupt. The spots look like a bruise on our arms after a household accident. They delay tooth eruption; so a surgical procedure may be required. Though; have no fear – it is just a tiny incision at the top of the eruption spot.
MILK TEETH MAY DECAY TOO:
Good nutrition and the calcium intake of an expecting mother affects the dental structure of her children.
For babies that are breast fed for the first 6 months; there is no risk of tooth decay; the baby does not even have teeth.
When the baby transitions into supplementary foods; there will be a risk of tooth decay. This is why natural sweeteners; rather than artificial ones; should be used in such supplementary foods.
You should avoid sugar if possible and SHOULD NOT ADD SUGAR; JAM; HONEY OR BISCUITS INTO THE FEEDER.
If a pacifier is used; the pacifier should be kept clean at all times. It should not be dipped into honey or jam and regularly be washed in hot water.
Your baby’s teeth; mouth and cheeks should be cleaned with a gauze bandage. Naturally; there are no microorganisms that cause decay inside your baby’s mouth. Though; if anything that has come to contact with the mouths of parents or siblings enter your baby’s mouth; microorganisms will be transmitted easily.
On their first birthday; your baby’s first 6 teeth have erupted. The first central incisors become visible in the first 6 months. Their lateral incisors are visible by month 8. Four posterior molars erupt between months 10-14; canines in months 16-20 and finally; the posterior big molar teeth erupt between months 24-30.
EARLY AND LATE ERUPTION OF TEETH
The eruption of milk teeth begins in month 6; continuing until month 9. Though; for some children; these rules do not apply. Unlike other babies; these babies have their eruption 2 months earlier; or 2 months later.
In addition; although rarely; some children are born with few teeth erupted. These teeth are sometimes actual milk teeth. However; they may also be calcified blossoms without roots. If they obstruct breast feeding; they have to be pulled out.
ERUPTION AND DISEASES
The symptoms of teeth eruption do not affect the systemic status of your children. Yet; while they have erupting teeth; your baby grabs the closest object and tries to relieve the itch where a tooth is erupting.
It is nearly impossible to inhibit their need to relax with anything they can find. Sometimes; they are not interested in the chew toys and grab whatever they can instead; inviting microorganisms into play. This causes diseases.
Symptoms like fever; diarrhea and vomitting mostly occur as a result of side infections. Hence; you should not ignore fever or diarrhea; believing that they are just the symptoms of tooth eruption.
SYMPTOMS OF TOOTH ERUPTION
Generally; the central incisors erupt out of the blue. Molar teeth and canine teeth; which are bigger; cause tremendous pain during eruption.
One or more symptoms below are to be expected during eruption:
* Fever of 38-39 degrees (Celsius).
* Crankiness; anger and sleeplessness.
* Red and puffy gums.
* Loss of appetite; increase in saliva.
* Loud cries for no reason.
* Red cheeks; runny nose.
* Ear tugging.
HOW TO COMBAT THE DISCOMFORT CAUSED BY TOOTH ERUPTION?
* Foods that may help relieve the discomfort such as crackers; little apples; little cucumbers may be given to the baby. As your baby may lose their appetite; you may prepare crackers out of different flours for them.
* You may use refrigerate-able chew toys. Those with gel fillings relieve their teeth without irritating them. You may hand the chew toy clean and directly to them; without dipping the toy into sweeteners like honey or jam.
* There will be a constant flow of saliva. If you continuously clean the mouth and the chin of your baby; you might irritate their skin. You may use protective cream against such irritations.
* The flow of saliva wets your baby’s chest. Some babies reject aprons. You could tie the apron laterally; with the cottony surface against their skin to keep their chest dry.
* To help your baby eat their food comfortably; especially during the eruption of their molar teeth; use a clean finger to spread some eruption gel with little; circular motions before a meal. Sometimes; your baby may not be willing to have you spreading the gel. Sometimes; painkillers with parasetamol content may help before bed.
* When your baby is throwing a tantrum; when the baby is being hard on themselves; sometimes the best thing to do is to hug them tight. A song or a lullaby by you will relieve the baby. Try to provide a dim and a silent environment for them. Just like when everything may be upsetting you while you are in pain; your baby has a right to calm down and have access to a calmer environment.
* There may be purple spots; called eruption cysts; where a tooth is expected to erupt. The spots look like a bruise on our arms after a household accident. They delay tooth eruption; so a surgical procedure may be required. Though; have no fear – it is just a tiny incision at the top of the eruption spot.
MILK TEETH MAY DECAY TOO:
Good nutrition and the calcium intake of an expecting mother affects the dental structure of her children.
For babies that are breast fed for the first 6 months; there is no risk of tooth decay; the baby does not even have teeth.
When the baby transitions into supplementary foods; there will be a risk of tooth decay. This is why natural sweeteners; rather than artificial ones; should be used in such supplementary foods.
You should avoid sugar if possible and SHOULD NOT ADD SUGAR; JAM; HONEY OR BISCUITS INTO THE FEEDER.
If a pacifier is used; the pacifier should be kept clean at all times. It should not be dipped into honey or jam and regularly be washed in hot water.
Your baby’s teeth; mouth and cheeks should be cleaned with a gauze bandage. Naturally; there are no microorganisms that cause decay inside your baby’s mouth. Though; if anything that has come to contact with the mouths of parents or siblings enter your baby’s mouth; microorganisms will be transmitted easily.