The first teeth in a child can appear at different times - the timing for each baby is always individual and approximate, therefore, it is not always possible to rely on pediatric tables. But in any case, you need to know certain periods after which the absence of the first teeth should cause concern.
A baby's first tooth can appear in the period from 4 to 10 months. The absence of teeth at 10 months should not be scary if the child grows and develops normally, gains weight according to age. Teeth usually form during pregnancy and appear anyway.
Depending on individual characteristics, teeth can appear gradually or in several pieces at once. Delay can occur only if there is rickets, metabolic disorders, or the child has suffered a serious infectious disease. Missing teeth can be due to severe stress and malnutrition.
When the first teeth appear, the gums turn red and swell. The transverse groove on the gum begins to flatten. During this period, the child becomes moody, shows anxiety, and the body temperature may rise.
To ease the teething process, you can use something cold and hard, such as an apple or carrot, which was previously in the refrigerator, to ease the discomfort of a chilled chewing ring. Massage the sore gums or the area of the face from the wings of the nose to the corners of the mouth helps a lot. In some cases, pain relieving gels applied to the gums can be used. If the temperature has increased significantly (from 38, 5C), a child's antipyretic is acceptable. Homeopathic suppositories also relieve pain, but we must not forget that only a pediatrician can prescribe any medications.
