In each baby, teething occurs differently. For some it is an extremely smooth transition, but for others it is a real torment. Dripping, bad temper and waking up at night are some of the symptoms to mention. As a new parent, you may not know what to expect or how to deal with your child’s irritation.
Fortunately, there are some signs to look for like this formative landmark that can make teething less taxing on both your baby and you.
Type of development: physical and language
Your child’s teeth will allow him to eat healthier food. Without them, she could be stuck eating everything in its mashed or mashed state, until the end of time. Ejecting teeth allows your child to attack meat, chew a plum, and bite into beans. Thus, teething is indirectly related to healthy weight gain, stamina building, and improved bone and mental health.
What teething symptoms do babies encounter?
Some specialists differ about whether teething actually causes any symptoms, such as loose movements or fever, or whether these normal symptoms are totally random to teething and only appear incidentally while the child is teething. One of the many possible explanations for these symptoms is that teething babies keep putting things in their mouths to soothe their gums. As such, they come into contact with more infections and germs.
When do babies start teething?
Most babies start teething between 4 and 7 months. Some babies can see their first pearly white in the upper jaw at around 3 months; however, slow developers may not get their teeth in until they are over a year old.
The molars in the back of the mouth usually start to appear around the age of two. Your child should have a full set of 20 teeth by age 3 and these should be maintained until their permanent teeth start to develop around age 6.
Know when to use toothpaste
It’s best to start using toothpaste when your child can spit it out; usually around 3 years of age. Do not use fluoride toothpaste and control brushing to avoid problems. When teeth start to touch, you can work flossing into your schedule, but talk to your dentist about the best possible strategies for doing so.
Stay away from tooth decay
Refrain from allowing them to sit with substances that can damage their teeth. This includes not allowing your child to fall asleep with a container of cookies or a box of candy, as this could allow sugary liquids to collect around the teeth and rot.