The known deciduous teeth are the child's primary teeth that last up to the age of 12 years.
Permanent teeth appear immediately after.
The time for the emergence of milk teeth varies according to many factors, as milk teeth begin to appear when a child is between 6 months and 1 year old.
Children have a total of 20 deciduous teeth (10 in the upper jaw and 10 in the lower jaw).
In addition, milk teeth appear in stages, not all at once.
Things a baby does show that in teething stage
This can be a difficult time for babies due to the pain caused by the emergence of milk teeth.
- The child tries to put anything in his mouth.
- Baby's gums become sore and sore
- Crying and crying
- A lot of saliva
- The child tries to rub and pull his ears.
Possible problems with teething
- The child bites his gums badly.
- The child feels pain in his ears, neck, or head (he cries more).
- Stains appear on the surface of milk teeth
- The baby refuses to eat or feed (because it hurts).
- The child loses appetite.
Must be control The condition of your son's teeth when they appear and grow
In case of dental inconsistency, the mother should take her child to the dentist immediately.
Note: Teething does not cause fever or diarrhea, so if the child has one of them, he must be examined by a doctor.
The child loses appetite.
Advice to make
milk teeth last longer:
A mother should
start taking care of her baby’s teeth even before they appear.
From birth until the 12th month old:
Mothers should
keep the baby's mouth clean by gently brushing his gums using a clean baby
towel, and upon noticing the appearance of his first teeth, they should gently
wash them using a soft babies’ toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.
From the 12th to the 36th month:
The baby's teeth
should be washed twice a day for two minutes using the same fluoride paste
until the child reaches 3 years old, and the best time to wash them is after
breakfast and before bed.
It is necessary
for the mother to take care of her baby's teeth, whether if she depends on
breastfeeding or formula, so mothers should follow these pieces of advice:
- Visiting the doctor with the emergence of the first teeth of the child, this helps a lot in knowing whether the child's teeth are healthy or not, and to make sure that all teeth grow normally.
- Try to give your baby something to chew, such as a cold teething ring, to reduce pain.
- Use a wet towel and massage your baby's gums, as the cold sensation helps relieve pain.
- You should wipe off the flowing saliva (constant drooling is part of teething).
- If saliva remains in the child's mouth, it may damage the gums.
- Also, excessive salivation can irritate your child's skin.
- Keep your child's chin dry by wiping saliva with a clean cloth.
- Do not give your child too many sugary drinks, such as soft drinks, which can contribute to tooth decay.