When do teeth come out? Tips for parents

Typical symptoms of the exit of the baby’s teeth

The exit of the baby’s first teeth usually leads to a great headache because as a general rule the baby is irritable and very uncomfortable. In addition, he will start crying without getting anything to calm him. However, parents cannot do anything at all because remember that it is the only way the baby has to calm down.

Also, we should know that the eruption of the teeth also causes pain in the gums to babies so it is logical to cry and behave with irritability. However, it should also be taken into account that one of the things that warn most about the exit of the teeth is excessive salivation, that is, drooling. Drooling is the saliva that flows out of the mouth, and this is usually caused by keeping saliva in the mouth, swallowing problems and too much saliva production.

Also biting everything is an unequivocal sign to the point of taking everything, absolutely everything to the mouth and exerting pressure on the gum which is the only thing that, at least for a while, will calm you down. With these two signs, it will be enough for the parents to explore the baby’s gums and see if they are reddened or even somewhat inflamed, or if you can see a small hard white spot on top of it.

Baby’s first tooth. In what order do the following go?

The appearance of baby teeth is a fairly slow and long advance. It is what is known as the teething process. This tooth rash does not have to alter the lives of children. This may cause certain changes, but in no way will it cause severe pain, diarrhea or fever. In the vast majority of children, the order of exit of the teeth will always depend on the child’s diet. Normally the first teeth to come out are the incisors because they are ideal for chewing vegetables and soft foods. Later, the canines and molars.

The lower central incisors appear around six or eight months. Between seven and ten months the ones that will appear are the upper central incisors. Subsequently, between the eight and ten months approximately, the upper lateral incisors begin to emerge. The lower lateral incisors usually begin to come out between ten and fourteen months, and the lower, upper or internal molars between fourteen and twenty months. Between 16 and 24 months, the lower and upper canines will appear and, finally, between 24 and 30 months the external, upper and lower molars.

Tips for parents on the care of children’s teeth

1. Brush your teeth after each meal. There are many children who skip brushing at night because they are tired or very sleepy. However, this is, perhaps, the most important brushing because the bacteria that lodge in the mouth act especially at night. It is essential that they go to bed with clean teeth.
2. Avoid foods with excess sugar. In addition to being associated with childhood obesity, what sugar present in food does deteriorate tooth enamel, although it also erodes them, favoring the appearance of tooth decay.
3. Visit the dentist regularly. Children’s check-ups should be every six months at least to control the position of the teeth, the fall of the milk teeth and the eruption of the final teeth. It is also good to check the teeth to check for cavities or apply sealants to minimize the appearance of these.
4. Use toothpaste and special mouthwashes for children. It is important to have adequate control of this because toothpaste comes in specific doses for children. They are specific doses of fluoride appropriate to their age that does not harm health. Therefore it is important to control it and know with what exact amount of fluoride the child is brushing.
5. Drink a lot of water. There is no doubt that saliva helps clean teeth and therefore it is essential to drink water to increase its production. In addition, drinking a lot of water serves to prevent dry mouth.
6. Eat a healthy and balanced diet. A healthy and balanced diet is the perfect complement to any healthy mouth. Not only does this help to avoid the consumption of sugary foods, but it also causes us to consume foods that strengthen teeth such as dairy, vegetables, and fruits.