Like many years ago, most parents do not pay enough attention to the baby teeth of young children. The reason for contacting a specialist for the overwhelming number of mothers and fathers is not only the first signs of caries, but even its neglected forms. Indeed, most adults believe that permanent healthy ones will take the place of milk teeth over time. The fallacy of this opinion has been voiced by experts for a long time. The appearance of a healthy organ is unlikely, and the teeth are also considered as such, in the place of the patient, moreover, did not undergo the necessary treatment.
Most of the problems associated with dental health in adulthood, including their fragility, despite the care and compliance with hygiene rules, depend on the neglect of certain diseases in childhood. Although genes play an important role in this matter.
Flux
In addition to tooth decay, parents of children may encounter a problem such as flux. Few of the babies can avoid the appearance of such a problem, and this has its own reasons. Looking ahead, we say that it must be treated without fail. To understand the importance of increased attention to flux, you need to understand what it is, what can be provoked, and how to protect yourself.
Moreover, the flux in a child can appear at any age. And the most dangerous period is the age of three to five years. It is generally accepted that the main reason for this selective approach to age problems is that it is during this period that the child’s immunity is not yet fully formed, that is, it is still weak. But first things first.
What is flux and how is it manifested?
Faced with the problems of teeth and gums in the child, the parent should know what exactly provoked the disease. In the case when it is flux, medicine says that it is an inflammatory process, accompanied by suppuration of the periosteal tissue covering the bones of the upper and lower jaws. As a child develops flux, it affects the softer tissues of the oral cavity. Abscesses also form on the surface of the gums. The process is accompanied by:
- tooth soreness;
- swelling of the cheeks and gums;
- redness of the affected area;
- the appearance of bad breath;
- the apathetic state of the child.
Causes of flux
In no case should the disease be started. After all, every adult knows that running pus can cause consequences such as blood poisoning or peritonitis. Parents, who are especially keen on their children, may think after the above that the flux in a child can develop due to any trifle. In fact, the reasons boil down to a not-so-long list:
- ignoring the rules of oral care or its poor quality;
- caries can become a provocateur of the development of inflammation in the gums and periosteal tissue;
- infections that get into damaged gum tissue, which can be obtained as a result of a fall or external exposure;
- inflammation of the soft tissues of the oral cavity;
- low level of professional training for a children's dentist;
- past diseases of infectious origin;
- genetic predisposition.
Where does flux occur? Possible places
However, no matter what provokes the appearance of flux, its treatment is a guarantee of the health of already permanent teeth. As for the location, flux can occur on milk teeth in children. It can also appear on the gums of a baby. Such a phenomenon is not considered rare. Unfortunately, it can also appear on the cheek. Depending on where the disease appeared, the treatment of tooth flux in a child is different.
It also matters how to treat flux, where to go and which is better to give preference. Before choosing anything, you need to carefully study everything and weigh the pros and cons.
Baby teeth
So, the flux in a child, what to do? First of all, determine exactly where the problem arose. If the disease develops on the baby’s baby teeth, then treatment usually comes down to removing it.
However, the results of studying the formation of a child’s bite indicate that untimely tooth loss can lead to irreversible changes. Therefore, if treatment is promising, then dentists do not neglect it. After all, healthy teeth from childhood guarantee their safety in the future.
The problem on the gums of the child: what in this case to do?
Treatment of flux on the gums in a child can be carried out both with surgical intervention and with the use of medications. The second option will be longer and more complex. It also includes local processing and an individual dosage regimen.
A timely visit to a doctor will help you choose the right treatment. However, each parent, having discovered the flux on the gum in the child and the lack of mood in the baby, is trying to correct the situation. However, there are rules that must not be violated. We will consider them further.
What can not be done in the treatment of flux?
In the treatment of any disease, experts identify actions that in no case can be performed, as this can lead to even greater complications. With a flux in a child, it is prohibited:
- warm the affected area;
- take painkillers;
- arbitrarily prescribe antibiotics and other drugs;
- touch the appeared purulent ball, especially with unwashed hands;
- as a means of inflammation, use a constant rinse of the oral cavity.
If the ball nevertheless bursts and pus flows into the oral cavity, then you must definitely consult a doctor, and as soon as possible. Since getting inside, the infection can spread throughout the body. Note that when removing the flux from the dentist, aspirin must be interrupted.
Complications that may appear
If flux is not treated and restrictions are not observed, complications such as:
- deepening and enlargement of the focus of pus, which can turn into an abscess or fistula;
- possible development of sepsis;
- death or damage to the rudiments of permanent teeth.
It is the severity of the possible consequences that should make a person worried about his health and the health of his children.
First aid in case of a problem
If a child has a flux, what should I do? In this case, surgery is most often used. That is, the flux is opened in order to be able to remove pus. Depending on the severity, the dentist may prescribe drugs from the antiviral or antibacterial line. Full compliance with all requirements is very important, because otherwise you can observe the reappearance of pus.
How to treat a child’s flux at home?
Also, experts point to the possibility of providing first aid to the baby with the appearance of a purulent ball. The recommendations are as follows:
- When the temperature appears, it is necessary to give the child medications that contribute to his decrease. It can also relieve the pain that has arisen.
- Swelling and swelling can relieve antiallergic drugs.
- It is necessary to use cold compresses.
These are the prescriptions that doctors recommend. However, when studying information about a problem such as flux, you can come across recommendations from traditional medicine. Although doctors categorically do not recommend home treatment. Nevertheless, such a phenomenon takes place.
Traditional medicine
If a child has flux, what to do at home to help him? The use of traditional medicine should occur with extreme caution. As funds use such compositions as:
- Soda solutions, which are prepared at the rate of one tablespoon of soda per glass of warm distilled water. The resulting composition needs to rinse the mouth two to three times during the day.
- The use of propolis tincture, which has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, is very suitable.
- Decoctions of medicinal herbs that can be prepared from a mixture of several. The best in the fight against oral problems are: chamomile, sage and oak bark. These plants can become an effective tool not only for treatment, but also for prevention.
Solutions that are effective for flux in children
We do not give a photo of the pathology for aesthetic reasons. In this case, do not refuse to use popular solutions of antiseptics, which a dentist can choose. Among the most sought after:
- chlorhexidine solution;
- Miramistin;
- furatsilin solution.
It is very important to use these drugs under the strict supervision of an adult, since their ingestion can harm the baby’s gastrointestinal tract.
Treatment of children of different ages: when and what methods are used?
Parents also need to know that treating children of different ages differs in their methods.
- Treatment at the age of three cannot be taken by parents. It is better to entrust it to a specialist, for which you need to immediately contact him.
- Reaching four years of age is accompanied by an increased level of patience and the possibility of using such treatment methods as cauterization with iodine solution (lugol).
- At the age of five, dentists sometimes remove a bad tooth. And in its place is a temporary denture, which is removed when the eruption of a permanent tooth.
- The period from six to eight years is the age when the change of teeth enters the active phase, and the child’s activity increases. The latter increases the likelihood of flux. However, at the same time, treatment becomes easier due to the child's understanding of the need for measures.
In any case, no matter what age the child is, flux treatment is very painful. So if you can avoid a problem, then you need to use it.
Prevention of flux in the baby: what should I do?
To avoid the need for flux treatment, the most effective approach is its prevention:
- One of the important aspects of prevention is the treatment of any diseases of the oral cavity until complete recovery.
- Care must be taken in oral hygiene.
- A regular visit to the dentist to remove stones and timely treatment of signs of caries.
- Strengthening immunity and consuming enough fresh vegetables and fruits.
Failure to comply with the rules and regulations can lead to the fact that the flux can become chronic. The first manifestations of the disease cannot be ignored. Indeed, in this case, the doctor can cope with the problem without much effort and time, and there will be no consequences at all.
If you start the problem, the child may lose not only the milk tooth, but also the appearance of new constants. A very difficult problem is the treatment of gum flux.
A doctor can diagnose his development during a routine examination. In order to finally establish a diagnosis, the dentist can prescribe a radiography.
Should I panic?
The appearance of flux should not lead to a panic of parents and the emergence of gloomy thoughts in them. Studies show that timely action eliminates the likelihood of serious pathologies. As a rule, when a doctor opens and removes pus, subject to the necessary requirements, all symptoms disappear in a couple of days.
It is very important to understand that you should not expect independent improvement without intervention and help with the occurrence of flux. Doctors say that not always pus can break through itself, and an autopsy or puncture without a doctor can result in an even greater development of the disease.
Based on the foregoing, the occurrence of flux in a child cannot be ignored in any case, let alone start. Such neglect can lead to the fact that the child will suffer from problems with teeth and gums in adulthood. And this is at best. He may also be left without a tooth or receive irreversible changes in the shape of the bite - in the worst case.
Little conclusion
When the question is about the child, the best solution is to contact a specialist who will select the appropriate treatment after a thorough examination. When treating, it is very important that all the prescriptions and requirements of the doctor are observed. Of course, parents always want to alleviate the condition of the child when he is in pain. But doctors say that you can’t just take it off. Otherwise, it will not be possible to choose the most appropriate therapy.
It is very important to choose the right behavior. Indeed, the panic of parents can lead to even more anxiety of the child and the deterioration of his condition. If the disease catches up in the middle of the night and the child’s anxiety is so strong that there is no way to wait for the morning to come, you need to call an ambulance. At the earliest opportunity you need to consult a dentist.
When choosing a child’s treatment using non-traditional methods, parents should understand that it is possible only if the rules are followed and caution. After all, often such methods can provoke intolerance or become ineffective. Moreover, sometimes the disease can be neglected.