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One of the most difficult stages for babies is the appearance of their first teeth. Between six and eight months, the first teeth begin to be born, according to Ma. Fernanda Larco, pediatric dentist. In general, the first to sprout are the lower central incisions, however in some cases the upper ones tend to emerge. If this happens, do not be alarmed, it depends on the individual development of each baby.
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Sometimes the baby’s tooth remains under the gum and does not come out, producing a small lump in the form of a cyst and purple in that area.
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If you notice this in your little one, visit a pediatric dentist, who will make a small cut in the gum which will facilitate the removal of the piece. This procedure requires the use of a local anesthetic that avoids the pain that the incision can produce.
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In exceptional cases and after the first year, it is possible that one or more teeth do not erupt, this disorder is called agenesis and it is hereditary.
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As in the previous case, it requires going to a specialist, who will perform a localized X-ray to know where in the gum the tooth was lodged or if it was not formed, in which case you will have to wait for the definitive teeth to come out, this it occurs up to twelve years of life.
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Know that the oral hygiene of the child should start once it is born, this will help prevent cavities at an early age; in addition, it will form in the small hygiene habits.
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Caring for the baby’s first teeth
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The toilet. Before the first teeth appear, wipe a damp gauze over the upper and lower gums and tongue, after the child has taken the breast or bottle. Use rotating movements to remove the white paste that tends to accumulate in these areas of the mouth.
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After six months. During this stage it is good to clean the child’s teeth also with gauze or better use the thimble-shaped brushes, so the child will get used to feeling this type of object in his mouth.
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No to pastes with fluorideUp to six years of age, avoid children using fluoride-containing toothpastes because children often swallow them unconsciously when brushing their teeth. Furthermore, this substance prevents adequate calcification of the definitive pieces found in the bone; making them more fragile.
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When sleeping. If your baby already has teeth, don’t let him sleep with the bottle or breast in his mouth. The prolonged mixing of saliva with milk produces an acid effect that demineralizes the teeth and makes them prone to cavities.
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The drugs. The sugary syrups also cause cavities so it is advisable after having administered them, to pass a gauze soaked in water if it is a baby or brush its teeth if it is larger to prevent the appearance of cavities.
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The visit. From the year and a half and once the child has all his teeth, it is advisable for parents to take the child to the consultation of a pediatric dentist. In this first observation, the professional will evaluate the formation of the jaws, so he can predict if he will have any bone problems in the future and if the teeth are well calcified.
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Between the ages of six and eight. It is important for the mother to check whether a permanent tooth is already appearing behind the last molar. Generally, this area is not cleaned properly, so it is not uncommon for cavities to appear and until this tooth is lost.
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Cavities. If cavities appear in the so-called ‘milk teeth’, these must be treated, remember that they are bacteria that are damaging that part and then pass to the other. Even if they are going to fall, they require care.
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Know you. The teeth during the first years of life help in the formation of language and, in addition, they serve as a guide so that the final pieces come out well.
