For each parent, the period when the child's teeth begin to cut is exciting. A significant event is often overshadowed by the baby’s increased moodiness and nervousness. How to alleviate a difficult period? At what age should the first incisors appear? This can be found in this article.
How many months do children begin to cut their teeth
In one child, they may appear at 3 months, in another at 9 months. Very rarely there are cases of the birth of a baby with teeth. This is also considered the norm. No one can say exactly what time the baby's teeth begin to cut. Doctors sound the alarm only if the first incisors are very late, when they are not there by 1.5-2 years. In the genes are laid down the time at which teeth begin to be cut in children. At the same time, he can inherit them from any of the parents.
In what order do the incisors appear
The schedule, when the teeth of the baby begin to cut, is considered indicative, since the main factor is the genetics of the baby's parents. But in most cases, baby teeth are cut in a certain sequence:
- Lower central incisors. Two lower teeth appear at 6-8 months.
- Upper central incisors. Two upper teeth appear in 8-10 months.
- Upper side incisors. On the sides near the central teeth. Appear in 9-12 months.
- Lower side incisors. Appear in 11-14 months.
- Upper and lower molars. Appear in 12-15 months.
- Upper and then lower fangs. Appear in 18-22 months.
- The second painters. Upper and then lower teeth appear first. Appear in 24-32 months.
As a rule, by the age of three, almost every baby has a standard number of teeth - 20 pieces. Basically, in babies, the first incisors appear from above, and then from below. The order of appearance of the first teeth may vary and is considered indicative. The condition of milk incisors does not depend on the schedule of their appearance.
How long are the teeth
The appearance of incisors is most often accompanied by pain in the baby. Therefore, many parents are interested in how many months their teeth begin to be cut, and how long it will last. According to medical standards, a child at the age of 3 should already have 20 teeth. But this does not mean that throughout the entire period when the teeth begin to be cut, the kids feel pain. Symptoms, as a rule, appear periodically and indicate the nearest replenishment in the oral cavity. As soon as the tooth comes out, the baby becomes calm again.
Symptoms
The appearance of incisors can occur in each child in different ways. But there are main symptoms when the teeth begin to cut, which are observed in almost everyone. These include:
- Redness and swelling of the gums, which is provoked by the passage of the incisor.
- Increased moodiness, tearfulness. Appears due to pain. May be accompanied by insomnia for the same reason.
- Increased salivation.
Inconsistent symptoms
When the first teeth appear, secondary signs are also present, which may not occur in every baby. The absence of these symptoms is not a deviation.
- Elevated temperature - can reach 37.5 degrees. When this symptom appears, you must visit the clinic.
- Loss of appetite - may appear due to severe pain in the gums.
- The child pulls everything in his mouth - the baby may experience severe itching in the gums.
No matter what time the teeth begin to cut in children, the above unpleasant symptoms may appear. Sometimes the child behaves calmly throughout the entire period and parents quite by accident learn about the appearance of the incisor.
What to do when teeth begin to cut
The capricious child torments himself and the whole family. Parents do not always know how to relieve pain during teething. Painkillers are not warranted in this situation. They can harm a small fragile body of a child. To relieve pain, you can use a variety of rubber toys - teething or purchase a special analgesic gel for gums.
A teether filled with water is placed in the refrigerator for a while. When it cools, they give it to the child. Cool water in the teether relieves pain. It is advisable to have two copies to use them alternately - while one of them is in the refrigerator, the baby will have the other.
Anesthetics gels may include lidocaine, which helps relieve pain. They may also contain oral disinfectants. These components are very useful, because at the time when the teeth begin to be cut in babies, they often pull various objects into their mouths. Microbes located on various objects can lead to the development of a bacterial disease in the oral cavity.
One of the most unpleasant symptoms, when the teeth begin to cut in the baby, is a fever. It may appear due to the development of the disease, so the child must be shown to the doctor. During the period of the appearance of teeth, you need to try to avoid hypothermia, constantly monitor the condition of the baby.
If the temperature does not exceed the mark of 37.5 degrees, you can do without treatment. But if the indicators are higher, then you must definitely call a doctor at home. Do not worry if the temperature rises by 2-3 divisions in a short period of time, and then lowers by itself.
Why teeth are not cut when they sound the alarm
If the child does not have the first incisors before one and a half years, this may be a sign of rickets. In this case, the baby must be examined. The dentist and pediatrician will examine the oral cavity for abnormal development of the jaw. The baby's teeth are laid in the womb. The doctor must find their rudiments. If the condition of the oral cavity is in order, then he may order an additional examination for the presence of rickets. To do this, conduct a biochemical blood test.
How to care for your first teeth
Most pediatricians believe that you need to brush your teeth from two years old. To maintain their health, the following rules must be observed:
- Maintain a special climate in the room with the child. The most favorable is the humid and cool atmosphere in the room. In such conditions, the baby's saliva in the mouth will not dry out. This is a preventative measure for dental health, as saliva can inhibit the development of bacteria.
- Make sure that the food does not linger in the mouth for a long time, especially if the baby likes to hide food behind his cheek. Such stocks must be removed so that bacteria do not develop.
- Throughout the day, periodically give the child drink water. It will help not only to cope with thirst, but also remove the remnants of food.
Before accustoming a child to brushing his teeth, you need to teach him to rinse his mouth with water.
Drug treatment
When a child’s teeth begin to cut, parents try to ease his pain and therefore can resort to medical means. An abundance of various drugs is available in every pharmacy. Consider the main ones:
- "Dantinorm baby" - a homeopathic remedy, is available in the form of a solution. It helps to relieve pain and digestive upset.
- Dentoxind is a homeopathic remedy made especially for babies. Available in tablet form. Breasts are given it in dissolved form. The drug helps to relieve not only pain, but also to remove such concomitant symptoms as: fever, diarrhea, nasal congestion.
- "Kamistad Gel" - the main active ingredients are lidocaine and chamomile extract. The gel has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and regenerative effects. It is not recommended to use this tool for babies up to 3 months.
- "Dentinox" - is available in the form of a gel or solution. The tool has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, regenerating, as well as anesthetic effects. The drug helps relieve pain and gum inflammation. Do not harm if swallowed.
- "Holisal Gel" - has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. During the use of the drug, an allergic reaction may appear in the form of burning for a short period of time.
- "Kalgel" - the main active ingredient is lidocaine, which has a mild analgesic effect. The drug can provoke an allergic reaction.
Various homeopathic remedies and gels help alleviate the condition of the baby during teething. It is important to carefully study the composition for the presence of allergic components.
Folk remedies
Teeth in children erupted at all times. Therefore, in folk medicine, there are many ways to alleviate unpleasant symptoms. Let's consider some of them:
- Cold treatment. You can hold a dummy or spoon in the freezer for a while, and then give the baby a nibble. Cold will help relieve swelling of the gums and remove pain. Older children replace items with vegetables and fruits.
- Chamomile decoction. It is necessary to wet a small piece of gauze in the finished broth mixed with hydrogen peroxide. Using the prepared product, gum is rubbed at the site of swelling.
- Decoction of motherwort. To prepare it, you need to pour 500 ml of boiling water 1 teaspoon of grass and let it brew. In the finished infusion, add a little sugar for taste and give the child a drink.
- Honey. It has a calming effect and relieves irritation on the gums. It is necessary to smear them with the oral cavity of the child 1 time per day.
- Chicory root. To alleviate the symptoms, give the child a nibble.
- Soda solution. 1 teaspoon is diluted in a glass of water. The bandage wound on a finger is moistened in the prepared product and the gums are treated with it.
During the period when the teeth begin to cut in the baby, you need to constantly wipe the saliva released from the mouth. If diarrhea appears among the symptoms, then you need to feed the baby with liquid mashed food and give plenty of water.
What can not be done
There are some methods that are still advised to young parents by their relatives and friends. At the same time, doctors strongly recommend not to do this. Here are the most common ones:
- Press hard on the gums with your finger. This will not accelerate the process of teething, but only deliver the baby even more suffering.
- Give your baby stale bread or cookies. These products can injure your gums and cause pain to your baby.
- Wipe the gums with soda powder (not a solution). Gums can be injured from this, which increases the risk of infection in the oral cavity.
These methods do not alleviate the pain in a child, but only strengthen it. Also, their use can provoke the development of complications during the period when the teeth begin to cut in infants.
This period is difficult for the baby. The appearance of incisors may be accompanied by fever, diarrhea, increased tearfulness and other unpleasant symptoms. It is impossible to specify exactly how many months the child’s teeth begin to be cut, but you can prepare for this period. There are many different methods to alleviate the condition of the child. You need to use them after consulting with your doctor.