Sprouting of the first teeth

There is no definite indicator that show when the sprouting of the teeth of the babies starts, how long it will continue and how painful it will be for then. For a baby the sprouting of the teeth can be overnight, without any pain, but for others it can be a time of anxiety and pain. Sometimes you may have noticed the slots at the teeth that is getting out in a period of several weeks, but with some babies you may see the teeth without anything to be noticed.

The process of sprouting teeth often has hereditary influence. You should take into account the fact that if at any of the two parents the teeth sprang sooner or later, that should be expected with their child.

Usually the first teeth sprouted around the seventh month. In some cases it may be a after the third month or twelfth month.

Which teeth sprouted first and how much are in total?

Adults have 32 permanent teeth, while milk teeth are 20. By 2-3 years of age most children have all 20 milk teeth. These teeth are operational some period of time, so that at the age of 6 or 7 to fall and in their place to come the permanent teeth. Replacement of milk teeth with permanent teeth continues to 12-13 year of age. You should not forget that it is strictly individual for each child.

Here is an example of the order of sprouting of milk teeth:

Age                                                   Teeth

6-7 month central incisors

7-9 month lateral incisors

10-14 month         first molars

15-18 month fangs

2-3 years         second molars

What are the signs of sprouting teeth?

Symptoms of sprouting teeth are different for each child. Therefore, parents and doctors are on different opinions on the growth and of the pain of sprouting of the teeth. Below are some of the symptoms that might occur. Most parents agree with these symptoms, but it is recommended in case you notice something else immediately consult paediatrician or dentist.

Anxiety: Before the tooth show up, the place can be quite stiff and sensitive to pain, which contributes to the child to be very nervous. Pain and discomfort are stronger in the first sprouting of the teeth and especially the first milk molars, because of their scale. Usually after that the child already is used to the process of sprouting and the teeth themselves. It is not excluded the likelihood the child to be nervous during sprouting of any teeth. With every child is different.

Itching: After the third and fourth month you can notice as small child starts to put everything in his mouth and itch its gums. It is caused by the growth of teeth and with some babies may be more painful than others.

Increased secretion of saliva: May cause coughing in the child. It should not concern you especially if it is no sign of a cold, elevated body temperature or bad mood.

Drooling: If the child has a lot of itchy gums, can cause elevate secretion of saliva and it irritate the skin around the mouth. In order not to get to that complication collect the mucosae with a soft, clean cotton cloth over the entire day. The baby who has sprout up teeth put everything into his mouth and by biting it gets rid of the pressure on the gums.

Itching of the cheeks and ears: can be caused by pain. Mostly this symptom may be observed when molars are sprouting. Do not forget that this symptom may be an indicator of ear infection.

Diarrhoea: a symptom that indicates various conditions. From the study of a children's hospital in Australia as the reason is stated higher quantity of swallowed saliva, which affects on the stool. If parents want to be complacent they still have to consult a paediatrician. High temperature is a symptom that doctors often bind to sprouting of the teeth. If the temperature is very high and continues more than two days, immediately inform your paediatrician.

Nightmare: Pain may occur during the day, and while the child sleeps. It may be the cause of the child's waking frequently than usual. According to most parents, the child wakes up several times at night especially during the sprouting of the first two teeth and molars. Symptoms of colds, such as runny nose, cough etc., and the reason for it are stated that the child frequently put their hands in their mouths. However, consult your paediatrician about these symptoms.

How to reduce pain?

There are several ways that could help to reduce the pain. Most parents think they can help their children by giving them appropriate toys for itchy gums. They are different: rings, chains, etc. ... You can try with small plastic bottle full of cold water. Another way is to give the child a cold hard fruit pieces. If any of this does not help, consult your doctor. The process of sprouting teeth at the child will pass like many other things that are new to the baby. Try always to try new and different things to calm down your child.

Note: Before you try any of the above Always consult your paediatrician. Always do what he will say because he knows children very well and knows what is best for your child.