Every mommy looks forward to when her crumbs will have their first teeth. After all, often this period is considered one of the first in growing up a baby. Now the pean will slowly learn to chew new food for him. And if everything is more or less clear with milk teeth, then how does teething occur in a child? Let's try to figure it out.
Molars, premolars and the like ...
One of the main periods in which the development of the child's body occurs is the teething of molars in a child. It often goes painfully enough, so parents should be prepared for this and understand when their crumbs will have permanent teeth.
Let's go back a little. The period of formation of the milk processes is two years. And there are twenty of them, including two pairs of indigenous ones. The exact time is not established when the eruption of the first permanent teeth begins. It depends on many factors: on the heredity of the baby, the quality of drinking water, diet, climatic conditions of the region where the child lives.
Mentioning the first molars, it must be remembered that they appear at the peanut at about 12-17 months old. Mom should not worry, even if teething is somewhat delayed. They will certainly appear by the 32nd month.
The second molars erupt later - by 24-44 months. The process is completed by 38-48 months.
Each kid is individual!
It should be borne in mind that both the growth and development of each baby are strictly individual. This is true for teething. Therefore, the actual timing of the appearance of permanent teeth in a baby can be delayed, or, on the contrary, appear a little earlier than that of its peers.
Milk teeth stop growing by about thirty-six months. And already by the age of five or six, the baby shows the first signs that milk teeth are changing to molars (in some babies this happens later). Permanent teeth finish their formation process by about 12-14 years.
The older the calmer
Before moving on to the topic of permanent teeth, you should familiarize yourself with the schedule of teething dairy. This information is presented in the image below.
It is worth remembering that all time frames are averaged, small deviations in the timing are not pathological.
When the baby is five or six years old, the time for sleepless nights, big moods and temperature changes ends for parents. Now, mothers of preschool children do not feel so many problems from cooking their children, because with the help of their twenty teeth they can easily cope with any food.
But parents should not forget that there comes a time when molars replace milk teeth. It is this stage of mom and dad should be monitored especially carefully, because subsequently the key to the health of the whole body will be healthy teeth.
The molars remain with the person for life. And this is true, because they grow only once and are not subsequently replaced by others. But this does not mean at all that the first milk teeth do not have roots. It’s just that their roots are not so large, and over time they are destroyed so that then the root teeth can easily push out the milk teeth.
In what order do the permanent teeth erupt?
Let's see how molars appear in children. The eruption order (the photo below reflects the arrangement of permanent and primary teeth) is usually the same.
The first you can see the "six" - these are the teeth located in the dentition immediately after the second milk molars. They are called first. And the existing milk molars will replace the teeth, which are called premolars. According to the description below, you can trace at what age to expect changes in the dentition of the child. But it is worth considering that this is an average time frame.
In children, when they reach six to seven years old, permanent molars gradually appear. This usually happens before the first milk teeth fall out.
So, molars begin to appear in children. The eruption order often represents the following option:
- at 6-7 years old, incisors begin to grow in the center of the lower jaw;
- at 7-8 years old, the same incisors appear on the upper jaw of children; at the same age, the lower "twos" appear;
- a little later (at 8-9 years) lateral incisors grow;
- when the children reach 9-10 years of age, fangs appear on the lower jaw, a year or two later they appear on top;
- at about 10-11 years old, the first premolars appear on the upper jaw of children;
- up to 12 years, you can expect the appearance of the first lower premolar;
- at the top, second premolars appear in children aged 10-12, and below - at 11-12;
- second molars appear on the lower jaw between eleven and thirteen years old;
- at about the same age (12-13 years), second molars appear at the top;
- at the top and bottom, the third molars appear after 17 years.
This is how molars appear in children. The order of their teething can be somewhat complicated for a neophyte. But mummies, as it usually happens, will figure it out.
Local symptoms in older children
In general, the signs of eruption of molars in a child of one, another, third at any age are identical. This is an absolutely normal physiological process for the human body. But in most cases, children during the appearance of teeth appear discomfort, from which they can not get away.
So, teething of molars, molars in children is caused by the same symptoms. The only difference is the reaction to discomfort. The loss of temporary teeth and the appearance of permanent teeth should be on schedule and is under the scrutiny of a good pediatric dentist. He will be able to facilitate the process and help in the formation of the correct bite.
Molar teeth appear in children five to six years old. Just at this time, the roots of milk teeth gradually dissolve and the interdental space increases. Little by little molars will displace milk, therefore it is then necessary to monitor the formation of the bite.
What are the symptoms of permanent tooth growth?
Of course, all parents know how painful the period of teething of the first teeth can be. Parents should pay close attention to this process.
As soon as the time approaches when teething of molars begins in children, the symptoms of this process are just around the corner. The first can be attributed to the fact that quite noticeable gaps begin to appear between the baby's teeth. The baby is growing, and his jaw is growing. Gradually, a place is being prepared for larger teeth, which will already be permanent. Dairy will loosen over time.
Sometimes it happens that a baby’s milk tooth is quite firmly and firmly in its usual place, but at the same time the root tooth erupts. Such a moment should not be left without attention of adults. It is necessary to take the child to the dentist in a timely manner so that the milk tooth is removed. Otherwise, the root grows crookedly, and it will take quite a lot of time and material resources to correct the situation.
Jaw augmentation
The first most characteristic symptom of the onset of permanent teeth in a child is an increase in the size of his jaw. Moms may notice that there are small gaps between adjacent milk teeth. And to prepare for the change of dairy to a permanent organism in advance, creating the necessary conditions for the growth of "teeth like in adults".
The first molars can declare their "arrival" quite seriously. Children experience pain, and parents worry. Kids sleep poorly and anxiously, they are often naughty, annoyed, and lose their appetite. Symptoms of teething of permanent teeth include cough or runny nose, as well as an increase in temperature in children. But doctors believe that these are completely optional signs of the appearance of teeth. Most often, they can occur due to the fact that immunity is reduced, because it is at this time that the vulnerability of the child's body increases.
Salivation
We can say that an almost mandatory sign of the appearance of permanent teeth in a child is increased salivation. When the second stage of tooth formation begins, such a symptom will not proceed as clearly as in the original version, but there will also be inconvenience.
Six-seven-year-olds already know how to wipe their cheeks and mouth with a sterile cloth or handkerchief. If this is not taken care of, then in these places irritation will begin due to the fact that the delicate baby skin is too susceptible. But in saliva there are many different bacteria.
Diarrhea
One of the signs of the appearance of permanent teeth in children is diarrhea, which can last several days. In this case, loose stools are a consequence of the infection in the child's body. And the reason for this is simple: the child often pulls dirty hands or other objects in his mouth. This contributes to a very profuse salivation. If the diarrhea is short-term (that is, three times a day) and there is no impurity of blood bodies in it, it will not be dangerous for the child. It will not be superfluous to observe a doctor, because during this period, when the children's immune system is quite weakened, a new infection may be added and all symptoms worsen.
Condition or reason?
If it happens that the appearance of molars in a child occurs much earlier than a certain period, it is necessary to inform the pediatrician and consult a pediatric endocrinologist. If teething begins late, this indicates a violation of the ratio of hormones, which also forces you to consult a doctor.
In some cases, moms and dads attach symptoms to a condition rather than looking for a real cause. Similarly, it happens with teething in children. If the symptoms are expressed a little brighter, do not immediately write off everything to the teeth.
Symptoms that should not be
Symptoms that should not be included:
- the temperature in a child during teething is much higher than 38.5 degrees;
- the cough is quite strong and lasts a long time;
- any bleeding;
- for several days the child has had vomiting and diarrhea many times;
- a child has a runny nose with yellow or green mucus.
If such symptoms appear - both in infants and in older children, it is necessary to consult a pediatrician to exclude diseases with similar symptoms.
Parents, lend a helping hand to your baby!
Now we already know when the teething of molars in a child occurs. It is also clear that the process of the appearance of new teeth is quite painful and lengthy. Therefore, mothers and fathers should know how to help the child with teething molars at this time.
If the child's temperature rises, some disturbing symptoms begin to appear - cough, runny nose, you should immediately consult a pediatrician. It is the doctor who will be able to determine the exact cause of what is happening and prescribe the use of anti-inflammatory drugs ("Vibrukol", "Ibuprofen").
So, the teething of molars in children begins. The gum, in which a new little tooth is about to “peck”, swells and hurts. Children's dentists may recommend using special gels ("Kamistad", "Dentinoks") or chilled "rodents".
Teething of molars in a child is the same period when it is necessary to take a closer look at the oral hygiene of the baby, for which it is necessary to select toothpaste according to his age. For example, toothpastes, designed for the age category from 0 to 3 years, can reduce the number of harmful microbes in the baby’s mouth. Thanks to this, the difficult period of the appearance of new teeth will go much easier.
It is with such numerous symptoms that molars and milk teeth appear in children. The order of their teething has been described previously. Despite the fact that in this situation, parents, it would seem, have long known and understood everything, it is necessary to pay attention to the smallest changes in the behavior and well-being of the child, in order to avoid possible complications in the future.