Baby’s Teething
At what age the baby does her first tooth?
usually about six months since we saw the first baby tooth: a midline incision in the lower jaw. But it may well appear as five months, or may not always exit at the age of one year. Do not panic! For in any case, pushing the date of the first tooth has no relation with the rest of child development. Some babies have even one or two small teeth at birth.
What are the signs of teething?
One easily recognizes the small evils that can accompany teething: a slight fever (less than 38 ° C), stool soft with a little irritation of the seat, a surly state for forty-eight hours. Lack of appetite and children who drool are many other signs suggestive of this phase during which the teeth penetrate the gum. To alleviate these inconveniences, we can give the baby a chilled teething ring, which anesthesia gum and it provides relief. In case of restless sleep, it is also possible to use a suppository painkillers. In all cases, you should seek advice from the pediatrician or dentist.
How to make baby has good teeth?
Clean teeth twice a day (the morning after breakfast, the evening just before sunset) using a swab moistened with water, then a small soft brush at the onset of the first molars milk. It removes plaque and to establish an early daily ritual of oral hygiene. The toothpaste should be used sparingly: put a pea of toothpaste on the brush of the young child who can not spit. Parents play an essential role: they must perform and supervise the brushing of their children until the age of 6-7 years, allowing them to take more and more autonomy. We also avoid sharing the same spoon between parents and children. Also, be aware that prolonged use of bottles, giving teeth to sugary liquids, may cause cavities. This is called baby bottle tooth decay, it is not uncommon to see children aged 18 to 24 months.