When it comes to teething, babies can be very different. For example, some babies have deciduous teeth at 6 months, while some babies are almost one year old, but the deciduous teeth have not yet appeared. What has actually happened?
Regarding the baby's dental problems, many sisters may still have many cognitive misunderstandings. Today, Sister Yue will tell you about the baby's teething.
Baby teething time
Baby deciduous teeth eruption time refers to the time when the teeth break through the gums, usually the deciduous teeth eruption time:
The teeth generally follow the "four-four rules", that is, starting from 6 months, every 4 months teeth, but not all babies have teeth at this time, and it usually takes two and a half years to complete all teeth. All permanent teeth replace deciduous teeth between the ages of 5 and 13.
Since every baby is different, there are individual differences in teething time. If by the age of one and a half, the baby has no signs of teething, it is not too late to go to the hospital for a check-up.
Baby's teething sequence
In addition to the timing of teething, the teething sequence is also regular.
Most babies will grow their baby teeth one by one in a certain order. The specific teething sequence is shown in the figure below.
Some babies may not have their teeth in the order shown in the picture. This is because the order of teeth eruption may be affected by factors such as the growth of teeth and periodontal tissues, but usually there will be no adverse consequences, so don't worry too much.
Regardless of the timing and order of the teething time, the deciduous teeth are the same after they have erupted, a total of 20. Therefore, we don't need to compare with other babies, and we don't have to worry about the baby's teething process.
Top Ten Myths About Baby Teeth
Myth 1. Baby teething late, must be calcium deficiency
No!
Each baby has its own growth and development law, and each baby's deciduous teeth also has its own growth and development law.
The American Dental Association recommends that if your baby is 18 months old and the first tooth has not yet appeared, seek medical attention.
In addition, when the baby is 4 to 6 months in the mother's womb, the development of the tooth germ is basically complete.
That is to say, when the baby is born, the baby teeth are always prepared under the gums, and calcium supplementation will not make the teeth grow earlier.
Myth 2. Babies grow teeth out of sequence, which is stunted development.
Not!
Baby teeth generally have their own "growth team", and most babies will grow teeth in a certain order.
However, baby teething is also affected by various other factors, such as the growth of periodontal tissue, the role of perioral muscles and so on.
There are also many babies whose deciduous teeth are not according to the routine, and we don't need to care and worry too much.
As long as the teeth can grow, they are baby teeth.
Myth 3. It's okay for the baby to sleep with a bottle of milk.
No!
No matter day or night, if a baby with teething always likes to hold a feeding bottle all the time, it will lead to a large area of caries in the front teeth.
is also the legendary "baby bottle caries".
Having a feeding bottle or a pacifier all the time will not only increase the bacterial infection in the mouth, but also cause the development of the baby's teeth and maxilla to be deformed, with protruding teeth and irregular arrangement.
You have good teeth, good appetite, and good looks, but don't delay because of a small habit!
Myth 4. Babies can wait for their teeth to grow before brushing
No!
After the baby is born, it is time to start "brushing".
To be more specific: Before the baby teeth erupt, you should develop the habit of cleaning your mouth! The easiest way is to let your baby drink a mouthful of water after each feeding.
Myth 5. Fluoride is poisonous, so buy fluoride-free toothpaste for your baby
No!
Whether it is a baby or an adult, fluoride toothpaste can effectively prevent the growth of tooth decay.
"Oral Health Guidelines for Chinese Residents" clearly points out that brushing with fluoride toothpaste is a safe and effective anti-caries measure, especially suitable for children who are prone to caries.
Myth 6. It doesn't matter if the deciduous teeth are broken, anyway, it is not necessary to replace the teeth
! The most direct impact of
is pain! It hurts! The pain makes the baby cry, and the baby can't eat.
Tooth decay can also cause the root tips of baby teeth to become inflamed. If the deciduous teeth fall out early because of this, the permanent teeth that have not been prepared will not be able to find their corresponding positions, and they will not be able to find the time when they will emerge.
Permanent teeth grow in a mess, which not only affects the baby's chewing ability, but also affects the appearance. When they grow up, they have to spend a lot of money to straighten their teeth.
So once you find a problem with your baby's deciduous teeth, it must be treated as soon as possible.
Myth 7. There is no problem with the teeth, you don't need to take your baby to the dentist
No!
Baby's oral care must start from an early age, especially the following three things, must pay attention:
Apply fluoride:
- Increase the ability of teeth to resist caries, which is a very important and necessary means of preventing tooth decay.
- General prevention once every six months.
- Babies with many cavities need to do it every 3 months.
Pit and fissure sealing:
- Use resin material to fill up the grooves on the teeth, effectively preventing tooth decay.
- can usually be performed at the age of 3-4.
Dental checkup:
- Dentists can help babies with caries risk assessment and early detection of oral diseases.
- 5 months old, you can go to the dentist for regular check-ups.
Mistakes 8. If the baby has tooth decay, it must be too much sugar.
No!
For babies who can already eat, if food residues are not cleaned in time, they will adhere to the surface of the teeth and breed bacteria.
Babies who are still drinking milk frequently drink milk before going to bed and drink milk at night, which will make the baby's deciduous teeth "soak" in the milk for a long time.
If it is not cleaned in time every time, it may lead to tooth decay. Baby's tooth decay pot, can't just dump sugar!
Mistakes 9. The gap between the teeth is not good. It is best to be close to each other.
No!
Baby's upper and lower jaws will continue to grow with the development of the body, but the size of the baby's baby teeth will always remain the same.
As the baby grows up, the gap between the teeth becomes larger, which is a kind of "physiological gap".
And the large gap between the baby teeth is not only harmless, but also has great benefits for the baby to change teeth.
Enough gaps provide enough space for the growth of permanent teeth, which is conducive to the neatness and beauty of teeth after tooth replacement
People's teeth have a certain degree of mobility, and dental floss will not cause the teeth to shift, and the gap between the teeth will not become larger because of this.
On the contrary, dental floss can clean the gap between the teeth that the toothbrush cannot reach, which can effectively reduce the cavities of the adjacent teeth and the occurrence of gingivitis.
When the baby has two teeth that are slowly moving closer together, you can use the special dental floss for children to assist in cleaning.
Okay, about the baby's teeth, this is what Sister Yue said. Have you all remembered it?
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