Teeth in a child up to a year: what to look for caring parents

Usually the growth of teeth begins when the childturns six months. But it happens that the teeth begin to grow earlier, and some, on the contrary, they appear only by the year. It depends on various factors: heredity, the amount of calcium in the body, the features of intrauterine development and even the sex of the child (the girls develop teeth faster).

Teeth in a child before the year begin to appeargradually. First you will notice a swelling of the lower gum, a little bleeding. Then two white stripes become noticeable in the center. This began to erupt the front teeth of the child. Next on the turn - the two upper central, then - the lower lateral incisors. After a couple of months - again two incisors at the top. Months after three begins the most painful process: at the same time, teeth appear on both jaws from the sides. Teeth are broad, it is more difficult for them to penetrate the gum tissue than the anterior one. About a year and a half grows the third front pair - these are fangs.

The time of eruption is indicated very roughly,it is individual for each child. But if the child's teeth do not start growing at all, you should consult a doctor. At three years old the baby has a full twenty teeth, which are called dairy. These teeth are whiter and brighter than permanent teeth. After three years, the growth of teeth in children ceases.

How to help your baby

Almost all adults know what a toothache is. Teething is a painless process. At a time when a child's teeth are being chopped up to a year, more attention should be paid to him.

• Take your baby more often on your hands, something to show, tell, distract from pain.
• Wash your hands well and massage the inflamed gums with a fingertip.
• Let's not be very tough toys, which he can gnaw. For the same purpose, purchase a special tooth ring in advance.
• Do not give the child hot food, when the gum is inflamed, feed cold food. Yoghurt or fruit puree can even be cooled in the refrigerator.

Approximately from six years constant teeth are formed,and dairy begin to fall out. This usually takes place in the same order as the teeth of a child have grown to a year. If the molar begins to grow, and the dairy does not fall out, you should consult a pediatric dentist. To remove the milk tooth is not at all difficult. But an unremoved tooth can create many problems: a permanent tooth will grow uneven. Many children are forced to wear braces during adolescence or adolescence to even their teeth.

Hygiene in the smallest

As soon as the teeth appeared, they should be followedcare. And the mother will teach this to the baby. First, try wiping the mouth with a soft sterile cloth. After one and a half years try to teach the child to brush. The first brush should be silicone, so as not to injure the gums. The kid will learn to clean the teeth with a soft brush without a paste. Then, for about three years, explain how to rinse your mouth and spit out the paste. At this age the child should already be able to brush his teeth by himself.

Habits are born since early childhood. Brushing your teeth before going to bed or after eating is a good habit. Children like to repeat everything for adults. If the mom and dad are brushing their teeth together, the three-year-old will necessarily do the same. Making a child at the age of ten regularly brush his teeth, if he was not taught this in three years, it will be much more difficult.

The appearance and growth of the first teeth is a natural process. Everybody went through it. No cause for concern, just be attentive to your baby. Help him overcome this difficult time!