The appearance of the baby's first milk tooth is a real event for parents. It is not only joyful, but also associated with difficulties and trials, because teeth are cut very painfully. What should parents do, how to alleviate the suffering of the crumbs and what should be done after the teeth erupt?
Teething process
You can even find out that your baby will soon become toothy by his behavior. At first, the child begins to constantly pull everything into his mouth, salivation increases, the behavior becomes more excitable. In some cases, the temperature may even rise to 40 degrees, and the stool may be disturbed. These symptoms usually appear by six to eight months, although they may well be found earlier.
The first two lower central incisors are cut, then the upper two, the next in turn are the lateral incisors, canines and molars (or chewing). In general, the process can take up to 2, 5-3 years, when the baby already has about twenty milk teeth.
Teething features
Most parents expect this period with some apprehension and fear, because not only the baby, but also mom and dad will suffer. True, some teeth are cut completely painlessly, the mother will not even have time to notice how the first milk tooth has already appeared in the child's mouth. For those who are unlucky so much, you can relieve the child's suffering by using special cooling gels, and in case of an increase in temperature, even give antipyretic drugs. Only in any case, it is necessary to consult a pediatrician and follow the instructions of the drugs exactly.
The safest way to relieve mild pain is to use a special teether toy that you can buy at any pharmacy. Taking into account that the toy will constantly be in the baby's mouth, it should be washed from time to time with warm water and soap, so as not to introduce germs. During this period, children pull everything into their mouths, and you should carefully monitor the state of cleanliness of your hands, especially after the street or in contact with animals.
Prevention and care of teeth
And, finally, the appearance of teeth, even milk ones, obliges not to forget about their care. Regular brushing with either a latex finger brush or a regular baby brush is a must.
To get used to brushing your teeth, you can first use warm boiled water. The brush is immersed in it and the baby's gums and teeth are massaged. This procedure allows you to remove plaque and teach your baby to hold the brush and oral hygiene. At first, the baby may start to chew on the brush, play with it, but this is absolutely normal. Over time, he will learn how to handle her correctly if he is shown how to do it. Parents are great role models for children.
On the issue of toothpaste, the opinions of experts differ: someone supports, someone considers it inappropriate. However, if the parents decide to teach the baby to brush their teeth with toothpaste, then it is the children's toothpaste that should be chosen, which is semi-edible, which means that it will not harm the child if swallowed. Regular oral care will save your baby from bottle caries, allowing molars to grow healthy and strong.
