As soon as the baby has his first milk tooth, many parents begin to worry. They are overwhelmed by doubts. They worry about whether the change of milk teeth in children occurs on time, or if the baby does not develop correctly. Many people think about in what order the teeth of a child should be updated. However, do not prematurely start to worry and believe that the baby has any disorders in the body.
Standard terms for changing milk teeth in children
Many parents mistakenly believe that the first teeth begin to change at that moment, as soon as the baby has its first fang. Accordingly, they expect this phenomenon at about the time when the child is 6-7 years old. However, such an assumption is erroneous. The fact is that the change of milk teeth in children begins a few years before the child lost his first tooth. Just up to 6 years, this process is invisible.
Already at the age of four, molars are formed in the babies, which are permanent. It is from this moment that the change of milk teeth in children begins. The photo shows that the new dentition after the update looks much more attractive.
Also at the age of 4 years, the roots of milk teeth gradually begin to dissolve. This process lasts about 2 years. But it all depends on the individual characteristics of the baby. As the root tissues of the baby’s teeth dissolve, they begin to loosen slightly. By the time the molars are ready to break out, they just push the previous one without causing serious harm.
Replacement Procedure
If we talk about the procedure for changing baby teeth in a child, then everything depends on the pattern of their teething. As a rule, first the middle teeth fall out on the upper or lower jaw (the so-called central incisors). After that, the fangs on the sides of them begin to change. It is the turn of the first molars, fangs and second molars.
If we talk about the age when the teeth in children are completely updated, the order of the change of milk teeth is difficult to clearly calculate. It all depends on many factors, including the individual characteristics of the baby. Nevertheless, it is believed that girls have tooth replacement a little earlier than boys.
Features of nutrition during the change of teeth
It must be understood that during this period of time the enamel of the new cloves has not yet fully formed. This process takes several years, so at this time you need to carefully monitor the baby’s nutrition. It is also worth considering that the jaw of the child before the change of milk teeth swells a little and becomes more sensitive. Therefore, you need to use only soft brushes and do not give the baby too hard food, which can injure the gums.
The diet of a child should be dominated by a diet that contains a large amount of calcium. Accordingly, you need to treat your baby with cottage cheese, hard cheeses and milk. 2 times a week it is recommended to cook fish dishes. As you know, this product is the main source of phosphorus. For children, hake, zander, pollock and other low-fat fish are most suitable.
Also, during the period of changing milk teeth to permanent teeth in children, it is recommended to give the child fresh fruits and vegetables. Some of them should be consumed in solid form. This is necessary in order to stimulate the resorption of roots and loosen old teeth.
Dessert
Do not indulge children with pastries, chocolate and other sweets. Toffee and caramel are fatal to unformed enamel. If the child refuses to eat the foods described above (especially milk), then in this case you will have to resort to multivitamin complexes, which contain a large amount of calcium.
During the change of milk teeth in a child, solid or viscous products should be excluded from nutrition. If you follow the baby’s lead and feed him these sweets, this can lead to premature loss of the milk tooth and injury to the new enamel.
You should also be very careful with sweets and other products that contain a large number of dyes.
Proper care
As mentioned earlier, in new teeth, the enamel is not completely formed, therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor the hygiene of the baby's oral cavity, as well as conduct preventive procedures for the appearance of caries. This means that when changing a child’s milk teeth in the morning and evening hours, the baby must use a soft toothbrush.
Do not choose a product with too hard bristles, as this will lead to injury to the gum tissue. It is also recommended to select specialized children's toothpastes, which contain fluoride and calcium. The hygiene procedure should be carried out under strict parental control, as children often simply imitate movements with a toothbrush, preferring not to clean the oral cavity.
Rinse
It is necessary to explain to the child that after each meal he must rinse his mouth. To do this, you can purchase specialized rinses or prepare yourself a decoction of chamomile. If there is no time and money for such funds, then you can use ordinary clean water.
Thanks to rinsing, it will be possible to remove unwanted plaque on the surface of the teeth. This will help to avoid further inflammation of the gums, as well as tooth decay.
Twice a year with a baby you need to visit a specialist. The dentist should conduct a routine examination and share his recommendations with parents. However, many begin to worry when a late or early change in baby teeth occurs in children. However, such phenomena should not cause panic.
If teeth fall out prematurely
In this case, we are talking about the fact that almost all teeth are renewed in a child by the age of six. Such phenomena often occur against the background of trauma, caries, or due to the fact that the baby intentionally loosens his teeth. If the milk row falls out much earlier than the new molars are prepared, then in this case a free space will appear in the child's mouth, into which food and unwanted microorganisms will constantly fall. This can lead to serious problems and the development of various pathologies in the future.
If the parents noticed that the change of baby teeth in the child began too early, it is recommended to consult with an orthodontist. In some situations, even prosthetics may be required to fill the empty cavity. This is necessary so that the bite of the child does not change for the worse.
Late shift
Sometimes it happens that molars have long been formed, but milk stubbornly do not want to fall out. A similar phenomenon can also lead to unpleasant consequences in the future. Most often, against the background of such problems, dentition defects are detected. In such a situation, it is recommended to visit the dentist, who will forcefully remove the milk tooth.
Also, late tooth changes may indicate physiological delays in teething. This means that the tooth embryos begin to form correctly, however, due to the individual characteristics of the baby’s body, they grow a little slower. It is by no means worthwhile to independently identify such defects and even more so to remove milk teeth. It is best to consult a specialist.
If a permanent tooth grows next to milk
In a situation where the molar tooth gets out, but the temporary one does not fall out, there is also a risk that the child will have problems with a bite. As a rule, this happens due to an improper diet.
Some babies have problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Against this background, experts recommend a sparing diet for them. This means that the child eats mostly soft or grated food. As a rule, it is because of this that the necessary load is not placed on the jaw. As a result, the roots of milk teeth dissolve much longer than the prescribed period.
Therefore, with problems with other organs, do not forget about the baby's teeth. It is necessary to consult not only with the therapist, but also with the dentist. It is recommended that you develop a diet in which there are foods that can affect the gums. If it is impossible to choose such a diet, then you can buy special chewing toys made of rubber, which will help the child exercise the necessary pressure on the baby teeth.
If new teeth grow crooked
Sometimes a new dentition begins to grow accordion, and it seems that the child’s mouth is literally full. In this case, we are also talking about the fact that the jaw is not loaded as it should. If at the age of 4-5 years the child has fairly rare teeth that are located at a fairly large distance from each other, then this is the norm.
In addition to the age of the change of milk teeth in children, it is worth considering that up to this point there should be a margin of space between temporary fangs. In this case, new teeth, which are much larger than the previous ones, will be able to take the right position. They will not enter each other. If the child’s milk teeth are already firmly pressed against each other at the age of 4, then a new row can begin to grow accordion. In this case, it is also recommended to consult with a specialist. It is possible to think in advance about the bracket system that the baby will have to use.
If the old tooth has fallen out, but there is no new
This deviation is becoming more common today. Parents begin to sound the alarm when a milk tooth has long fallen out, and a new one has not been cut for several months. In this case, you should pay attention to the gum. If it is swollen and when a child touches it, the child experiences severe pain, then most likely the point is that the molar simply cannot cut through on its own. This often happens if the baby lacks calcium. Sometimes, with such complications of changing milk teeth in children, body temperature rises slightly. This is due to inflammatory processes in the baby’s body.
In this case, the new teeth grow too weak and are not able to break through the thickness of the gums. Therefore, it is necessary to contact the dentist, who will dissect the gum tissue and help the new tooth break out. However, if there are no signs of teething, then do not panic too much.
It is possible that earlier the baby suffered from rickets, infectious diseases. In this case, such delays may occur.
Recommendations for parents
According to reviews, usually a change of teeth does not carry much concern for both the children themselves, and mom and dad. However, sometimes babies experience some pain in the gums. In such situations, you can use specialized painkillers gels (for example, "Kalgel"). If after a tooth loss a wound appears on the gum that bleeds heavily, it is recommended to attach a cotton ball to it and hold it for 5 minutes.
Also, do not feed the baby for 2 hours after tooth loss. On this day, it is recommended to exclude salty, spicy or sour foods from the baby’s diet.
What can not be done
If a child’s dentition has already begun to be updated, then in no case should you try to independently help new teeth break up. You also need to abandon the idea of squeezing old baby teeth. Some parents decide to help their children. They begin to pick sharp metal objects in their mouths. This can severely damage the gums and cause even greater harm to the health of the child.
During this period, in no case should the baby be bitten with nuts or allowed to put solid products in their mouths. If a wound has appeared in the oral cavity, then it can not be burned with antiseptics (for example, alcohol or hydrogen peroxide).