Some parents may feel that caring for baby primary teeth isn't as important as caring for adult permanent teeth, simply because baby teeth fall out. However, baby teeth are very important. They allow children to chew food and speak properly, and they reserve the spaces in the gums for future adult teeth.
Tooth decay is preventable. The risk of developing dental decay can be significantly reduced by good oral hygiene habits and a healthy diet from a young age.
Decayed baby teeth need to be treated by a dental practitioner. In some cases, specialist treatment in a hospital under a general anaesthetic is needed. If neglected, decayed baby teeth can lead to mouth pain, dental abscesses a boil or swelling resulting from infected teeth , and problems with the surrounding teeth.
Severe decay in baby teeth can affect eating and sleep, which can slow growth. If a baby molar is lost too early due to severe decay, adjacent baby teeth may drift into the gap and create spacing problems for the adult tooth when it comes through. From the age of about 6 years, baby teeth start to become 'wobbly' and fall out to make way for adult teeth.
It is perfectly normal for a child to lose their first tooth up to a year or 2 earlier or later than 6 years of age. Girls generally lose teeth earlier than boys. The first tooth to fall out is usually located in the front of the lower jaw. Losing baby teeth can be unsettling and painful for young children.
Suggestions for parents include:. Permanent teeth are also known as adult teeth or secondary teeth. The permanent teeth start to develop in the jaws at birth and continue after a child is born.
By about 21 years, the average person has 32 permanent teeth, including 16 in the upper jaw and 16 in the lower jaw. In some cases, the third molars — commonly called wisdom teeth — do not develop or do not erupt so some people only have a set of 28 permanent teeth. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Baby molars Symptoms Pain remedies Molar care When to see a doctor We include products we think are useful for our readers.
When do babies get their molars? The molars are the last teeth to come in, and they may come in one at a time. Symptoms of cutting molars. These can include: irritability drooling chewing on objects and clothing visibly sore, red gums Despite the similarities, your child might also be able to tell you about their discomfort, unlike infants.
How you can ease molar pain and discomfort. Home remedies Some home remedies can also go a long way in alleviating molar pain and discomfort. Here are a few to try: Place a cool, wet gauze pad on the gums.
Use your finger to gently massage the area. Let your child chew on a wet washcloth make sure the cloth is sturdy; if it starts falling apart, take it away. Food Hard, crunchy foods can also be helpful for toddlers. Medications Acetaminophen Tylenol remains the most recommended pain relief medication for babies and toddlers. Symptoms include: bluish or pale skin and nails breathing difficulties confusion fatigue headaches rapid heartbeat Call if your child experiences any of these symptoms.
When to see a doctor. Parenthood Toddler. Read this next. The gums swell and are tender to touch just before a tooth breaks through Ashley, and so anything in their mouths could cause additional pain. You might see their gum start to split slightly to make way for the emerging tooth Harding, ; NHS, This is actually the cells in the gum over a tooth dying off, creating a path for the tooth to emerge through Community Practitioner, And with the molars and occasionally the incisors you can see a blistering on the gum or a smooth bluish swelling ahead of the tooth emerging Ashley, When the teeth grow, special chemicals are released by the body.
This causes part of the gums to separate and allow teeth to grow through. How clever is that? Harding, ; NHS, In fact, each tooth or pair of teeth should only cause your little one pain for just over a week. Teething may make them super-grumpy, which is tough on you too.
Thankfully, there are some things that can ease their discomfort, such as teething toys, certain foods and even cuddles. You can read more about teething in our range of articles.
Our support line offers practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers: You might find attending one of NCT's Early Days groups helpful as they give you the opportunity to explore different approaches to important parenting issues with a qualified group leader and other new parents in your area. The first indication that your child is teething may be a change in mood.
Your child may become more irritable and begin to experience sleep interruptions. If you look inside his mouth, you may see red and swollen gums near the area in which the molars are erupting. The molars may take longer than the other teeth to emerge. These teeth have a larger surface area that needs to break free from the gums.
This not only increases the time frame, it also makes it more painful for your child. Ease her pain by offering her something cold to gnaw on, such as a chilled teething ring or a wet, cold washcloth. With your doctor's approval, use a topical treatment that will ease the pain.
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