Eye teeth are cut: symptoms, how to help a child. Associated teething problems

With the advent of a newborn in the life of young parents, there are a lot of reasons for joy: the smile of the child, his first words and steps. Among the important moments of child development, a special place is occupied by the period when a child is teething, the symptoms of which often frighten adults to horror. The baby becomes restless, constantly crying, sometimes he has a fever or diarrhea begins. Surviving this time is much easier if you know how teeth erupt in infants and what can be done to alleviate the condition of the baby.

How children's teeth climb

Symptoms

At the age of 4-8 months, the first symptoms of teething in infants begin to appear. They usually look like this:

• redness and swelling of the gums;
• increased salivation;
• the desire of the child to keep something in his mouth all the time, to gnaw and bite toys;
• loss of appetite;
• vomit;
• tearfulness;
• temperature rise;
• restless sleep;
• constipation or diarrhea;
• nasal congestion, cough;
• diathesis.

Every baby has their own way of handling climbing teeth. Some children develop indigestion when teeth begin to appear in the lower jaw and fever when in the upper.

It would seem that the body reacts too violently to such a natural process as teething: the symptoms can really resemble an incipient disease. But the pain that accompanies this "happy" event is so strong that adults could endure it no better. Before "showing itself to the world", the tooth must grow through the bone tissue and the mucous membrane of the gums.

Dangerous signs of teething in infants

Despite the fact that indigestion, fever, stuffy nose and cough are common companions of climbing teeth, some doctors do not consider these symptoms to be so unambiguous. The explanation for this opinion is very simple: the first years of a child's life are marked not only by growing teeth, but also by a high risk of getting an infection. Therefore, ordinary diarrhea can be both a completely harmless “incident” and a manifestation of a dangerous disease. In this case, how to understand that teeth are being cut, and pathology does not make itself felt?

Moist cough

When teeth are being cut, symptoms such as excessive salivation and a slight cough are quite normal. Saliva collects in the throat area, and the lying baby wants to get rid of it by coughing. In a sitting position, a wet cough also manifests itself, but much less often. It usually resolves in 2-3 days and does not require special treatment.

Another thing is when a child coughs very strongly and often, in addition, excessive sputum is observed. The cough lasts more than 2 days and is accompanied by wheezing and shortness of breath, causing the baby to suffer. In this case, you should immediately contact your pediatrician.

Runny nose

During the period when children are teething, the amount of mucus secreted in the nose increases significantly. It is clear, liquid and does not look painful. Normally, a runny nose is mild and disappears in 3-4 days. As a treatment, you can limit yourself to simply washing the nose from the accumulated mucus.

Parents should be alerted by a profuse runny nose, in which cloudy white or greenish mucus is released. If such nasal congestion does not go away after 3 days, you should consult your doctor.

Elevated temperature

Teething in infants is accompanied by the active production of bioactive substances in the gum area. This process provokes an increase in temperature to 37-38 C for 1-2 days. Then the condition of the baby returns to normal. Parents can bring down the temperature with antipyretics that are harmless to children.

But sometimes the child's health does not improve, and the temperature lasts more than 2 days. This is a serious reason to visit your doctor. A visit to the pediatrician is also required if the temperature has risen above 39 C.

Diarrhea

The body noticeably increases the activity of salivation when teething begins in children. Because of this, the baby constantly swallows saliva, which accelerates intestinal motility. The result is diarrhea characterized by watery stools. The act of defecation in a child does not occur too often - 2-3 times a day. Usually diarrhea goes away in 2-3 days.

A doctor should be consulted if diarrhea is prolonged, very frequent and intense, as it can provoke a state of dehydration that is dangerous for a small child. Also, parents should be alerted by impurities of mucus or blood in the stool.

Sometimes there is an indigestion opposite to diarrhea - constipation. It should not be allowed to last more than 3-4 days. It is necessary to discuss with the doctor how you can help the baby's intestines to be cleansed.

Parents who first observe the symptoms of teething in infants should consult a pediatrician in all incomprehensible situations. It is better to disturb the doctor once again than to allow the development of the disease in the child. With a second baby, it will be much easier, and the signs of teething will not seem so frightening.

When do children start teething?

The timing of the appearance of teeth, like other statistical information, is determined more approximately than exactly. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the child: someone becomes a “nibbler” much earlier than expected, someone later. It is noticed that boys are slightly behind girls. On average, teeth begin to erupt in children at this age:

In current babies, the first tooth appears at about 8.5 months, which somewhat shifts the growth period of the rest. Until the first year of life, the baby boasts at least one tooth. As a rule, by the age of 3, a child will acquire a full set of 20 milk teeth.

In many children, teeth climb 2, or even 4 at once. Such a load can be difficult for a baby to bear, but pairing in teething is completely normal.

It is not so important at how many months the teeth begin to be cut and in what order: this does not affect the “quality” in any way. Therefore, do not worry that the child is a little behind or ahead of his peers - he just develops at his own pace.

It is necessary to carefully care for the child's oral cavity:

• for a baby up to 1-1.5 years old, wipe the teeth with a special silicone brush;
• from 1.5 years of age to buy a baby brush for a child;
• From the age of 2, teach your baby to rinse his mouth after eating.

The first visit to the dentist with a child should be made at the age of 1 year.

How to help a child

How to behave to relieve the symptoms of teething in a child

Babies are very sensitive to the behavior of their parents, especially their mothers. Therefore, you can brighten up the period of teething by simply giving the child maximum benevolent attention. Need:

• take the baby in your arms more often;
• talk affectionately with the child, sing to him;
• distract the baby with toys;
• do not quarrel in the nursery, avoid screaming in the presence of the child.

Breastfed babies, when teething begins, tend to contact the mother's breast as often as possible. During this period, it is not necessary to establish a strict feeding schedule: this will only worsen the condition of the child. After 2-3 days, everything will return to normal, but for now, you should give the baby a breast as often as he asks. This will calm him down and reduce the level of irritability.

During the period when teeth are being cut, children have a strong need to scratch their gums with something. As a rule, they use their favorite toy for this purpose. But there are also special teethers made of safe materials and helping the baby to survive a difficult period. Their prices vary considerably:

• Curababy girl teether - 1450 rubles. In fact, this is a combination of a rattle, a massage toothbrush and a teether. Material - soft rubber and hard plastic;
• Curababy boy set - 2000 rubles. Boy's version of the previous model. Also included is a children's toothbrush;
• cooling teether "Eight" from Canpol - 270 rubles. Made of polymer frame and filled with distilled water;
• teether "Eight" from Nuk - 160 rubles. Made of PVC, has a relief surface that allows you to massage the gums. The set includes 2 pcs;
• teethers Bright Starts - 350 rubles. for 3 pcs. They have a relief surface that develops motor skills in babies. Made of soft polymer and filled with water;
• combined teethers from Nuk - 520 rubles. for 3 pcs. Their main difference is that each teether varies in degree of rigidity and is suitable for a certain period of tooth growth.

Naturally, when a child's teeth are actively climbing, you want to remove the symptoms of what is happening as soon as possible. But you should not place too high hopes on teethers: babies often refuse them, preferring an ordinary rattle to such “specialized” items. In this case, you need to make sure that the child puts only a safe object into his mouth: without sharp corners and small parts that can be chewed off. Many parents “slip” a chilled spoon or dummy to their baby, or even completely dispense with ordinary drying.

Medications that relieve the symptoms of teething in babies

Some parents believe that the child should not be given any medication. But such an opinion exists only until the moment of recognition of how teeth are cut in babies. Under the influence of the child's suffering and relatives tired of his cries, the parents decide to go to the pharmacy. What medicine can relieve the symptoms of teething in children?

1. Dantinorm baby. Homeopathic remedy in the form of a solution. For a long time it anesthetizes, and also reduces the severity of digestive disorders. Estimated cost - 300 rubles.
2. Dentokind. A homeopathic preparation designed specifically for babies. On average, its cost is 700 rubles. for 150 tablets. The medicine relieves all the unpleasant symptoms of teething in infants, including nasal congestion, diarrhea and fever. Children are supposed to suck the tablets, but they are often too small for this. So the pill can be dissolved in a teaspoon of water and allowed to be swallowed by the baby.
3. Kamistad. Gel. It has an anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, regenerating and antiseptic effect. The main active ingredients are lidocaine and chamomile extract. The average price is 150 rubles. for 10 g. Not recommended for children under 3 months.
4. Dentinox. Gel or solution. The average cost is 180 rubles. for 10 g / ml. Relieves pain and inflammation of the gums. Safe even if a child swallows some of the gel.
5. Holisal. Gel. Cost - 330 rubles. for 10 g. Anesthetizes, relieves inflammation and kills microbes. May cause an allergic reaction in the form of a short-term burning sensation.
6. Kalgel. Gel. The main ingredient is lidocaine. It is used for children older than 5 months. It has a weak analgesic effect, can provoke an allergic reaction.

Homeopathy and gels do not always relieve teething in children, the symptoms of which are almost always accompanied by soreness. Therefore, you can give the child an age-appropriate pain reliever:

• Paracetamol for children. Suspension. Relieves pain, lowers the temperature. Do not take longer than 3 days in a row;
• Panadol. Candles, suspension. It is based on paracetamol. Candles are convenient to use if the child is very small;
• Nurofen for children Suspension. Contains ibuprofen. After a single dose, it relieves pain for a long time.

During the period when the child's teeth climb, the symptoms cannot be removed with the help of Aspirin. It is absolutely not suitable for children as an antipyretic or pain reliever.

Folk remedies

All the unpleasant signs of teething in children were known even when medicine was not so developed. Therefore, there are many ways to alleviate the condition of the child with the help of folk remedies. Among them:

1. Cold. It is necessary to hold a spoon or pacifier in the freezer and give it to the baby. A cooled thing will relieve pain and soothe the gums a little. Older children can be offered vegetables, fruits, juices from the refrigerator.
2. Massage. Soak a small piece of gauze in peroxide or chamomile decoction. They need to gently wipe the place where the tooth began to be cut.
3. Motherwort decoction. It is necessary to pour 1 tsp. herbs 0.5 liters of boiling water. Allow the drink to cool slightly, sugar and offer to the child. You can also use valerian root tea.
4. Honey. You should carefully smear the gums with honey. It perfectly soothes and relieves irritation.
5. Chicory or strawberry root. You just need to let the baby gnaw on the root. The child will massage the gums in this way and soothe the pain.
6. Soda solution. When teeth are being cut, symptoms will help to remove 1 tsp. soda diluted with a glass of water. In the solution, you need to moisten a piece of bandage, wrap it around your index finger and treat your gums with it.

It is also necessary to carefully wipe the saliva accumulated around the mouth. If teething is accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, then the child should be fed liquid pureed food and given plenty of fluids to drink.

There are several folk methods used for the appearance of teeth, which must be abandoned:

• press firmly on the gums with your finger. This will only increase the pain and irritation;
• give your child stale bread or cookies. He may choke on crumbs. Teethers in this sense are much safer;
• wipe the gums with undissolved soda or pick them. There is little benefit from this, but there is a risk of infection.

During the period when the baby's teeth are being cut, the symptoms are difficult to endure not only for the child, but also for his parents. Baby cries do not belong to the classic “joys of motherhood,” but you can’t do without them. But when the baby survives the painful days of climbing teeth, he will successfully pass another stage of growing up.

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Teething is one of the main stages in a baby's life. At this moment, mom and dad are often interested in the question, when do the first teeth of a child begin to climb and how will this manifest itself? What signs of the appearance of incisors can be attributed to the norm and pathology? The teeth can erupt quickly or come out in an irregular pattern, appear easily, or keep the baby awake for about two weeks. To determine if everything is going well, the information in the article will help.

When does a child start teething?

Usually the first teeth come in at 6-8 months. This does not mean that they cannot erupt earlier or later than the average period established by doctors. The body of each child is individual, so milk units can suddenly climb at any age - this is neither good nor bad. The first incisors can be observed at 2-3 months, or they will begin to break through only at 10.

Ejection of incisors depends on a number of factors. First of all - food. An important role is played by how you feed the baby (breast or artificial mixtures). The second important factor is climatic conditions. According to experts, in babies living in hotter areas, the incisors begin to climb faster.

In addition, the hereditary factor and genetic predisposition affect the time of appearance of incisors. If mom, dad or grandparents already had signs of the first milk units in a couple of months, then it is likely that they will climb in the baby at the same age.

Of great importance is the health of the mother during the period of bearing a child. Here you need to pay attention to how the expectant mother ate, what was her state of health and lifestyle. Did her body receive enough vitamins for the baby to be big and healthy.

Is a 3 month old baby's teeth normal?

If teeth began to be cut earlier by 1.5–2 months, then there is no need to worry. Most often, the first incisors appear at three months if the mother drank multivitamins or additional mineral complexes containing vitamin D and C during pregnancy. Also, the use of a large amount of fermented milk products affects the eruption of incisors. If the baby's teeth came out at 3 months, and at the same time he is artificially fed, then it is better to visit a dentist - at such a young age, bottle caries is often observed in children.

First teeth at 4-5 months

The eruption of milk units is an important stage of life that every child goes through. In an infant, this period may fall at different ages. What should young parents do if the incisors began to appear as early as 4 months? Each baby grows and develops individually. If a child's first teeth appeared at 4 months, this is quite normal.

Standard order and eruption pattern

Let's take a closer look at the optimal time and procedure for the eruption of the first teeth in children (more in the article:). Do not be upset if the baby's teeth began to grow a little on a different schedule, as this is individual. If at 3 months the incisors begin to appear in the baby, then there is no need to sound the alarm. There is a standard scheme for the appearance of the first milk teeth in babies older than 4 months:

• 5–7 months - one or two lower incisors;
• 8–10 months - first upper incisors;
• 10–12 months - a pair of upper lateral incisors;
• 11–14 months - lower lateral incisors;
• 12–15 months - the first upper molars, then the lower ones;
• 16–23 months - upper fangs, then lower fangs (more in the article:);
• 24–30 months - all other teeth.

What affects the rate of tooth formation?

Several important circumstances affect the rate of eruption of root units:

It is important to keep an eye on the appearance of permanent teeth. They should be cut only after the loss of all milk units. Early loss can lead to undesirable results: neighboring teeth will move, filling the resulting void, and the permanent root will have nowhere to grow, and it will come out crooked or sideways.

Atypical timing of appearance

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Timely, gradual growth of teeth indicates the normal development of the child. Let us analyze several examples of non-standard situations in which some factors indicate an incorrect development. It is worth saying that this is only a probability, not a diagnosis. To find out exactly what is happening with the child, the pediatrician will help:

Newborn with teeth

Sometimes a baby is born already with teeth. It is usually seen in girls. Such an anomaly is caused by a genetic predisposition, it is transmitted from generation to generation.

If this greatly worries the mother and baby, then it is worth showing it to the dentist and taking an x-ray. He will assess what is happening with the teeth and whether medical assistance is needed. Additional ones are not left, they are removed after birth so that they do not get into the lungs. Milk teeth that are firmly held in the gums can leave if they are in the correct position and do not have points.

A tooth came out in 1-2 months - is it good or bad?

Often, inexperienced parents give in to panic, noticing in an infant signs of the appearance of the first units at 2 months. How to react? Should I go to the doctor immediately or is this normal?

Compared with statistics, the first teeth at the age of 2 months are considered early, it is advisable to show the child to the doctor.

Parents should be alert if babies cut several teeth together. The reasons for this pathology can be serious:

• hyperthyroidism - an increased level of thyroid hormones, causing systemic changes in the human body;
• Albright's syndrome - a pathology of a genetic nature (hormonal disorders and early puberty);
• eosinophilic granuloma - tissue proliferation, internal damage to bones and muscles (very rare).

Causes of late teething

Usually the first teeth should appear before the year, but in rare cases, the teeth grow much later. Late eruption has been linked to an unbalanced diet or malnutrition in the child. Sometimes the absence of teeth indicates the presence of the following serious diseases:

• rickets;
• pathology of the endocrine system;
• digestive problems;
• genetic predisposition;
• adentia.

Teeth should be cut according to the pattern, but deviations are acceptable. If the process does not start for a long time, it is possible that the baby does not have enough trace elements for teething.

You need to rethink your child's diet. Food should be saturated with useful minerals and vitamins for the healthy growth of the baby.

Teeth are cut: symptoms in infants

Cutting is an individual process. It can be accompanied by various symptoms: pain and swelling of the gums, reddening of the surface, the child does not eat well, is naughty and does not sleep. Most often, the main sign of the appearance of the first tooth in infants is fever due to ongoing transformations in the body.

Obvious signs of the imminent appearance of teeth in a child

The main symptom of eruption of milk units is a change in the color and shape of the gums. There may be redness and swelling, or, conversely, pallor and thinness of the gums. Small white spots appear (these are the rudiments of the teeth).

The gum takes on a normal appearance only after the tooth has completely cut through the bone tissue and mucous membrane. The process of appearance of teeth takes 3-6 days. Sometimes it drags on for a week. Because of this, it can be traced:

Due to sore gums in children during this period, there is a decrease in appetite. When teething, the gum becomes inflamed and can cause itching (see also:). Trying to remove it, the child can pull everything into his mouth and scratch the mucous membrane. It is recommended that the baby be given special toys or food to scratch the gums. It is worth remembering that snot, cough and high fever are not signs of teething (we recommend reading:). These are symptoms of both an infectious disease and other serious pathologies.

What can be confused with teething?

Teething is often confused with a cold. The disease and the appearance of teeth have common signs. In the acute form of the disease, irritation of the nasal mucosa, sneezing, drowsiness and fatigue can be observed. In chronic rhinitis, parents find nasal congestion and swelling.

None of the signs correspond to the typical symptoms of the appearance of milk units (except for increased body temperature). This is not enough to say that the baby has some kind of disease. It is necessary to carefully monitor the course of the disease and, if necessary, contact a pediatrician.

The period when teeth are cut is remembered by all parents. There are changes in behavior and disturbances in the functioning of organs. Knowing the signs of teething, you can help your child cope with pain in time and avoid complications.

The first teeth appear at the age of about 6 months. From the moment the first signs appear, and until the time the tooth appears, it may take 2 months.

To understand that the baby is teething, the following symptoms will help:

• before the teeth come out, the gums look inflamed, swollen;
• increased salivation;
• the child begins to pull all objects, toys into his mouth;
• eats poorly;
• sleep becomes intermittent, often wakes up crying.

The behavior of the child during teething also undergoes changes. The kid becomes capricious, excitable, often asks for pens.

Does not tolerate harsh sounds and bright light. There are sharp swings in mood: from apathy to an increased desire to be paid attention to.

Signs of teething that resemble the onset of a cold and bowel problems:

1. frequent regurgitation;
2. the temperature rises to 38 degrees;
3. stool disorder (constipation or diarrhea);
4. runny nose;
5. cough;
6. rash on cheeks.

It is not necessary that all these symptoms will be detected immediately. Some babies may only experience diarrhea, while others simply drool. When the upper teeth climb, the temperature often rises.

While teeth are being cut, especially the upper ones, the gum is injured. Therefore, you can see blood on it. It can change the smell from the mouth.

Dangerous signs of illness

At the moment when the first teeth are cut, the child's immunity decreases. The body weakens and becomes susceptible to germs and bacteria. Parents should identify the symptoms of the disease in time.

In order to understand whether a child has a cold or is just teething, it is important to know what are the symptoms that are characteristic of both cases.

If the child's immunity is weak, then during the appearance of teeth, diseases of the oral cavity may occur.

• Thrush. This is a fungal disease. Symptoms of the disease: the gums and tongue are covered with a white coating, itching appears, loss of appetite occurs. The pain intensifies. You need to contact a specialist.
• Stomatitis. Symptoms: sores, wounds can be found in the oral cavity.
• Caries. Appears on teeth that have weak enamel. Requires the intervention of a dentist.

Eruption terms

All children have their first teeth at different times. But already from the 1st month, growth begins inside the gums. Teeth can come out early - at 3 months, and may appear late - at 10-11 months. Most often, the first tooth can be observed at 6 months.

The early appearance of teeth in infants (3 months) is associated with the intake of vitamins and minerals during pregnancy. If the teeth appeared before 3 months, the child should be examined. This may be the cause of endocrine diseases.

Normally, there should be at least 1 tooth by the year. In the case when the teeth do not come out for a long time, the child should be shown to the doctor to exclude developmental pathology.

Reasons why baby teeth erupt late:

• rickets;
• weakened immunity;
• endocrine disorders;
• unbalanced diet, late complementary foods;
• premature birth;
• adentia - the absence of rudiments of milk teeth.

The scheme by which the upper teeth erupt in most children is as follows:

The pattern of teething of the lower row of teeth in many children is as follows:

In some children, the pattern of appearance of teeth changes, for example, not incisors, but fangs come out first. This individual feature, which does not carry anything bad.

Consultation with a dentist is necessary when the pairing of eruption is disturbed: one tooth from the pair has appeared, and the other has not, while other teeth are being cut. This may indicate a congenital developmental anomaly.

Unpleasant symptoms and pain accompany the period when fangs climb. This is due to the fact that these teeth have sharp, wide and uneven edges.

The upper teeth are often accompanied by a runny nose. This is due to the spread of edema and inflammation of the nasal mucosa. By the age of 3, babies should have 20 milk teeth.

You can not ignore preventive examinations at the dentist. First visit at 1 year old. Only a specialist can determine the problems of the oral cavity in time.

Giving help

Teething symptoms can be alleviated with increased attention and affection. You need to take the child in your arms more often, play with him, talk, read books. So the baby feels cared for and distracted.

Adults need to know what activities will help alleviate the condition:

Problems that arise with the first teeth

The color of the first teeth can tell about the health of the child.

• If the base has a blackish tint, then this indicates the intake of iron supplements. This color can be observed in chronic inflammatory diseases.
• A yellowish-brown hue indicates the use of antibiotics by the mother during pregnancy, or by the child himself during the appearance of teeth.
• A yellowish-green tint indicates blood disorders.
• A red hue appears during a congenital disorder of the porphyrin pigment metabolism.

When teeth are being cut, parents can help the child. The main thing is to understand the signs in time and consult a doctor. Care and attention are the best medicines for a baby at this time!

A newborn baby has 20 follicles of temporary teeth and 16 rudiments of permanent teeth in the lower and upper jaws. The remaining 16 rudiments of other permanent teeth are formed later.

First, the central incisors appear on the lower jaw. As a rule, this occurs at 6-9 months of a child's life. At 7-10 months, the upper central incisors erupt, at 9-12 - the upper and lower lateral incisors. Up to a year and a half, the first molars appear, then the upper and lower canines, and at 2-3 years the second molars erupt.

However, these data are still approximate. The first tooth, according to statistics, in infants appears at 8.5 months or a little earlier. The timing of eruption of other teeth is also shifted. According to dentists, the later the first tooth appears, the later the milk ones will begin to fall out. But if up to a year not a single tooth has erupted, the reason may lie in some pathologies, for example, hypothyroidism or rickets.

What are the symptoms of teething in a child?

3-5 days before teething, the first symptoms appear in an infant, and they continue until the tooth appears through the mucous membrane of the gums.

The main symptoms of teething in children are:

• swelling and swelling of the gums,
• restless dream,
• irritability,
• poor appetite, refusal to eat,
• the baby often requires the breast or pulls everything into the mouth to relieve itching,
• increased salivation,
• irritation in the mouth, chin and chest caused by increased salivation.

Can the temperature rise during teething

Normally, the temperature does not rise during teething. High temperature is most often associated with a decrease in immunity and any concomitant inflammatory process, such as SARS or viral stomatitis.

How to determine that a child has stomatitis

Examine the baby's oral cavity for the presence of small bubbles filled with a cloudy or clear liquid, small erosions, reddened inflamed gums. These signs indicate the herpetic form of stomatitis. The stock of antibodies to the herpes virus received by the baby from the mother during pregnancy is depleted after birth, and the injured oral mucosa creates a favorable environment for the development of stomatitis.

If the baby vomits during teething

Vomiting in a child may appear due to increased salivation and the fact that the baby has swallowed his own saliva. Normally, there are no other reasons. Vomiting, high fever, stool disorders can be a symptom of a rotavirus infection, flu or a respiratory viral infection and are a reason to urgently call a doctor.

If teething is accompanied by a runny nose and cough

A runny nose is most likely associated with a cold, and the appearance of teeth has nothing to do with it. Cough during teething is also not typical, but may occur due to intense salivation and saliva entering the respiratory tract.

If a “bump” appears in place of the erupting tooth

2-3 weeks before the eruption of a temporary or permanent tooth, a hematoma may occur on the gum, filled with a bluish or clear liquid. This is a normal phenomenon, not associated with inflammation and does not require any intervention. But if the hematoma grows in size, you can release the accumulated blood by making a small incision.

How to care for baby's first baby teeth

The porous and rough tooth enamel in children is poor in trace elements compared to the mineralized enamel of adults. If you do not observe oral hygiene, diet and do not treat teeth with protective fluoride-containing gels and varnishes once every 3 months, you may encounter the development of multiple caries.

Oral hygiene begins even before the appearance of the first teeth. With the help of a cloth fingertip or a clean bandage wrapped around a finger and moistened with boiled water, the child's gums are gently cleaned 2 times a day. When the teeth have already erupted, special care products are needed:

• baby toothbrushes,
• toothpastes, gels or foams for children under 4 years old.

What to do if teething is delayed

Timing of teething is different for everyone. However, a long delay in teething in a baby may be the result of diseases he has suffered or diseases of the mother during pregnancy, which have led to deformation of the jaws and lack of space for the appearance of teeth. In this case, the treatment is provided by the dentist on the basis of an examination and, if necessary, an x-ray.

The appearance of spots on an erupted tooth

White or dark brown spots appearing on a newly erupted tooth indicate enamel hypoplasia. Horizontal grooves, stripes, depressions testify to the same pathology. Enamel hypoplasia in a child is a consequence of the pathology of pregnancy or childbirth, requiring the intervention of a dentist.

Such conditions during pregnancy can lead to a violation of the normal formation of tooth tissues in a child, such as:

• toxicosis in the 1st and 2nd trimesters,
• kidney disease,
• ARI or pneumonia with high fever,
• rubella,
• herpes infection,
• toxoplasmosis,
• stress.

Other risk factors include:

• Rhesus conflict between mother and fetus,
• prematurity or postmaturity,
• sepsis of the newborn
• general respiratory diseases,
• pneumonia,
• bowel disease,
• convulsive states,
• refusal to breastfeed.

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Teething in a child - Holisal gel for babies (teething). My child had a temperature when teething. A child's teeth erupt in a certain sequence. As a rule, cutting teeth are also experiences in ...

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oh, we also saved ourselves with a lidant when the rear teeth came out. at least you slept well! well, it seems that there is an antiseptic in it, it’s not so scary that it will bring the infection - it always pulled its hands into its mouth. we managed without a temperature, but we were capricious, yes. with gel it was somehow easier.

Lident baby on the gums regularly, it freezes directly, a cool teether and from the temperature before sleep. You can also give toys straight to chew on.

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We went to the dentist-traumatologist, they took more pictures - everything is fine, there is no caries or a fracture of the tooth root, you can see the neighboring climbing molar, pressing on this one. So he really just has such severe teething pain, it happens, the doctor confirmed.
Thanks to all who answered!

I’ll tell you about my eights - they climbed not so long ago. A week of terrible pain, then a lull for months, and again the pain, the tonsils even swelled. There was no pathology :) Try to smear the mundizal with gel. And I would show another dentist

Margarita Plyushkina. A child's teeth erupt in a certain sequence. Violation of the timing of teething can be caused by a general growth retardation against the background of a number of diseases of the child, primarily with rickets.

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1. It's okay, although when we had no teeth at all in 1.1, we strained. But in 1.2 climbed.
2. What can be done if there are no teeth? After all, there are no magic pills for their urgent eruption. And even more so, you can't do anything. if the teeth are not trite. This is rare, but it does happen.
So from the "height of my experience" I will give advice - do not think about it :) No "magic" pills or calcium preparations will help there, it will be what nature has laid down.

I got my first tooth in a year. But the dentist with caries visited for the first time only during pregnancy. However, there were difficulties with the change of teeth. I still have a milk tooth without a root germ.
Then my mother was told: They sit longer, they will be stronger. Basically, that's how it happened.

How many teeth are cut? Teeth. A child from birth to one year. Care and upbringing of a child up to a year: nutrition, illness, development. Maybe a stupid question, I don’t know: how many days does a tooth erupt? Maksim has had a slight runny nose for a week now, drooling in a stream, swollen gums, today...

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Mlyn, my sore callus! Kirik's tooth has been cutting for half a year! He drank all my blood and was exhausted himself. It's just palpable and nothing :(((

my Arinka’s tooth is already visible through a thin “film” for a month and a half, but it can’t break through

When teeth are cut. Teething in a child - Holisal gel for babies (teething). Our first tooth erupted early, at 4 months. And I didn't even notice it. A child's teeth erupt in a certain sequence.

The health of the baby largely depends on its development. Parents look forward to the first teeth as one of the important milestones in their children's growing up. However, this special period in the life of a baby scares many adults. Parents often complain of moodiness, crying, sleepless nights, high fever and other health problems.

It is necessary to understand what symptoms indicate the beginning of the growth of a milk tooth. How does the eruption of the first tooth look in the photo? What is the norm, and what is a deviation, and what means will help alleviate the condition of the baby?

Symptoms of teething in young children

The rudiments of future teeth are formed during fetal development at about the 7th week of pregnancy. The time of their eruption is completely individual. Some babies teeth at 5 months, while others at almost a year. The lower incisors are the first to erupt, this occurs at about 6-9 months. After that, the upper incisors erupt almost immediately (7-9 months). A complete "set" is assembled in 2-2.5 years.

As a rule, parents begin to look for the first signs in a newborn baby for 4 months already. Capriciousness and excessive salivation are immediately attributed to the teeth. Symptoms of eruption of milk teeth in infants:

• Swollen gums. During teething, the gums swell, increase in size (we recommend reading:). This means that the crown is already out of the bone and is heading upwards. The baby begins to pull his fingers and any foreign objects into his mouth. In the photo below you can see what the swelling and swelling looks like.
• . The increased secretion of saliva is aimed at softening and soothing the inflamed mucous membrane.
• Sleep disturbance and poor appetite. The cutting process is painful, therefore it affects the behavior of the child. Constant discomfort prevents you from sleeping and eating peacefully.

• The temperature rises to 38-39 degrees. This is a kind of response of the body to a stressful situation. The temperature is brought down by children's antipyretics (syrups or suppositories), a pediatrician's consultation is required. Often, parents confuse "tooth temperature" with infectious diseases, since these processes can occur simultaneously.
• Runny nose. Snot appears almost always (we recommend reading:). The condition of the mucous membranes in the mouth and nasopharynx is interconnected. Edema, swelling and inflammation of the oral mucosa signals the possible presence of an infection. Runny nose appears as a protective reaction of the body.
• Cough. Occurs when there is excess saliva in the mouth and throat, which makes it difficult to breathe freely. The child simply chokes on excess fluid. Tooth cough is short-term - no more than 2 days.
• Diarrhea or vomiting (we recommend reading:). The child swallows more saliva than usual. Its chemical composition affects the functioning of the intestines, which causes loose stools.
• Excitability, capriciousness. During this period, the baby becomes capricious, sleeps poorly, does not eat, cries a lot. The deterioration of the emotional state is explained by pain, other discomfort, fatigue (the child does not sleep) and other unpleasant symptoms.

It is important to remember that the symptoms of teething can be easily confused with an infectious disease. If fever, runny nose, cough or diarrhea persist for more than 2 days, you should immediately contact your pediatrician.

What do gums look like when they erupt, why do they swell?

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In the photo, you can clearly see the condition and general appearance of the gums during teething. They differ from the healthy and normal mucous membrane, which has a pale pink hue.

What does the gum look like in children:

1. mucous becomes red and swollen;
2. the gum during eruption changes its structure (becomes loose);
3. as the crown is pushed out, a white spot appears on the gum surface;
4. when a sharp crown comes to the surface of the gum, a small wound or abrasion occurs.

The signs listed above can be seen in the photo, they are a variant of the norm and are found in all babies. Sometimes a characteristic white or yellow coating appears (a lot of bacteria live in a large amount of saliva), small hemorrhages in the form of red dots (if blood vessels are affected).

Gum swelling is a natural and easily explained process. Initially, the tooth germs are located deep in the alveolar processes. Gradually, they grow, increase and begin to be pushed outward, which is called eruption. The crown first breaks through the dense bone tissue. This difficult stage is not accompanied by pronounced symptoms or a visual manifestation.

Swelling, redness and swelling appear when the crown passes through the upper soft tissues of the gums (the presence of a tooth becomes noticeable). Hyperemia is due to tissue damage. When the teeth are cut, their sharp edges actually cut through the soft tissue. As you know, any such damage leads to the appearance of edema or inflammation.

Can blood appear on the gums during teething?

Often, teething is accompanied by unpleasant complications that alarm and frighten parents. These include hematomas, profuse hemorrhages or bruises, and sometimes bleeding.

Blood on the gums appears very rarely. This happens when a capillary breaks at a time when the crown has just cut through the surface of the mucosa. Usually bleeding is preceded by a long and severe swelling of the gums. The gums bleed for a few seconds, then everything passes. An isolated case is not a serious cause for concern. If blood appears systematically, you need to consult a specialist.

The second complication is a hematoma in the gum hood. It appears when blood vessels rupture before complete eruption. The color of the hematoma is usually with a blue, purple tint. This indicates the accumulation of blood and other fluid inside.

In the photo above you can see what a hematoma looks like. Often it goes away on its own when the incisor is completely out. Severe swelling may require medical attention. Doctors cut the gum, providing an outflow of exudate. It is strictly forbidden to do this at home.

How to alleviate the condition of the baby if his gums are swollen and sore?

When the gums are swollen and unpleasant symptoms appear, a lot of pharmacological innovations come to the aid of children and parents that relieve pain and discomfort. You can use traditional medicine recipes that helped our mothers and grandmothers.

First of all, you need to get a teether toy. It is first placed in the refrigerator or freezer - a cold rubber toy dulls the pain and safely scratches the gums.

With an intense manifestation of symptoms, especially when the child does not sleep at all and cries a lot, a variety of gels, suppositories or suspensions will do.

Homeopathic remedies are popular, which should reduce the overall symptoms.

Medical preparations

Preparations for children are divided into the following groups:

1. local painkillers;
2. complex homeopathy;
3. painkillers for oral administration.

Local analgesics are represented by gels; almost all modern parents have them in the medicine cabinet. The advantages of such gels include convenient application to the gums, quick effect and antiseptic properties. During the first minute, the mucosa "freezes" and becomes insensitive. Among the shortcomings, the short duration of the effect and unpleasant sensations in the mouth are noted. However, the effect of anesthesia is enough until the child falls asleep.

The most famous gels:

• Kamistad Gel (Baby);
• Kalgel;
• Dentinox Gel-N;
• Holisal.

Homeopathic medicines work in a complex way. They affect the whole process as a whole, speed it up and facilitate the condition of the baby. Such products contain only natural and safe ingredients, so even the smallest are allowed. They must be used exactly according to the instructions.

Homeopathic medicines:

• Viburkol - candles;
• Dantinorm Baby - drops (we recommend reading:);
• Dentokind - tablets (we recommend reading:);
• Pansoral - gel, etc.

Analgesics and antihistamines intended for internal use are prescribed only by a doctor. Unlike the first two groups, these drugs are indicated in the presence of serious symptoms or complications:

1. Drops Fenistil (from birth) and Parlazin (after 1 year) - antihistamines. They are prescribed to relieve and reduce swelling of the mucous membranes in the mouth and nasopharynx, eliminate itching or burning of the gums. Antihistamine medicines help reduce runny nose and inflammation.
2. With severe pain or fever, antipyretic drugs are indicated (they also act as painkillers). Suitable for children (necessarily suitable for age) suspensions or suppositories based on ibuprofen or paracetamol (Nurofen, Panadol, etc.). Before you start taking the medicine, you need to consult a pediatrician. He will assess the need for its use, and also select the most suitable remedy.

Folk remedies

• Tea based on chamomile, lemon balm, lavender and catnip will soothe the baby and reduce pain. Dry ingredients should be mixed in equal proportions. Pour a tablespoon of the finished mixture with a glass of boiling water and leave for 10-15 minutes, then strain. You can drink this tea throughout the day.
• Wipe the oral cavity with a strong decoction of chamomile or make compresses. If the decoction is diluted with water, it can be drunk as a tea.
• Clove oil in dentistry helps children and adults. It disinfects and anesthetizes. Pure clove oil will sting, so dilute it with olive or almond oil at a ratio of 1.5:1. Treat the inflamed area with the resulting solution.
• For wiping or compresses, a decoction of sage, calendula, oak bark is used. You can use one component or prepare a mixture. Ingredients relieve inflammation, disinfect, reduce pain and itching.

In what cases can inflamed gums indicate the presence of diseases?

The growth of milk teeth in a child is accompanied by a decrease in the immune defense of the body and an increase in its vulnerability to pathogenic microflora. Often, the symptoms that parents refer to as "dental" indicate the presence of health problems.

• Black spots on the mucous membrane indicate not only a hematoma, but also the presence of an infection in the form of gingivitis or stomatitis. They join with poor oral hygiene, a weak immune system.
• White spots or plaque indicate both crown buds and dental problems. Similar signs are found with stomatitis, a lack of calcium (during breastfeeding, a nursing mother does not eat enough), or insufficient hygiene.
• A high temperature that lasts more than 2 days may indicate the development of an infectious process in the body.