What are the symptoms of teething in a newborn baby? At what age do the first teeth come out? We explain everything to you, step by step.
Is your baby about to teething for the first time? It is a wonderful time for parents, but more delicate for children. Find out with us everything you need to know about teething age, symptoms and problems, so you can adapt and support your little one in this ordeal!
When do baby's first teeth appear?
The first tooth usually appears around the age of 4 to 6 months, starting with one of the two lower central incisors, which will be quickly followed by its friend.
Between 7 and 8 months, it is the turn of the upper central incisors which will be followed, between 12 and 18 months, by the lateral incisors, first the upper ones then the lower ones. Immediately after, it will be the turn of the molars. Between 18 and 24 months, the lower and upper canines make their appearances. Finally, between 24 and 30 months, the second molars appear.
It sometimes happens that there are delays in the appearance of the first teeth, but don't worry! However, if no teeth appear during the first year of life, you will need to see your pediatrician or dentist. The reasons for this delay can be multiple and are not related to diseases or nutritional deficiencies: they usually have more to do with the child's personal growth and family genetics. If parents are also late teething, it can happen to their children too.
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The first teeth of a newborn: the symptoms
How do you know when your baby is having their first tooth? There are some pretty obvious symptoms. First, one or more white dots appear on the gum tissue, which tends to redden and swell.
The cheek may also be red on the inside, as well as on the outside, which can lead to swelling of the chin and neck.
The most obvious symptom is the discomfort that the baby begins to feel, which inevitably leads to crying, restlessness and lack of sleep. In addition, the baby may show signs of poor appetite and their salivation may increase dramatically, so they are more likely to drool.
The best products to relieve discomfort
To help reduce the discomfort for your little one, there are several solutions that can be combined.
First of all, you can use dental balm or aloe vera gel to give baby relief.
In addition to the balm, you can make small circular movements on the gum tissue using your fingers. There are also other options with accessories like cooling massagers or stick massagers that look like toothbrushes and give you more control over the massage and give your baby even more relief.
What disorders can be caused by teething?
Often, the appearance of the first teeth in newborns is accompanied by fever and diarrhea. According to doctors, there is no link between the two phenomena, contrary to what we think! Diseases and viruses affect the child more during this period because it is the phase when he ceases to be protected by maternal antibodies. In addition, it is more easily exposed to external viruses.
The pain and discomfort that the child feels during the pushing of baby teeth can be relieved by the use of special rubber toys with cooling liquids inside which, when cold, the child can anesthetize the gum by biting it. A real gum massage!
If you prefer natural remedies, you can use thyme, chamomile or calendula, to be applied several times a day on the gums in the form of specific ointments to buy at the pharmacy. Their calming properties will help the child to endure the discomfort.
How to clean baby's first teeth?
The teeth have now appeared, or at least they are partially in place, and they need to be cleaned. It would be good to start cleaning as soon as the first tooth appears. It should be cleaned not with a conventional toothbrush but with a baby toothbrush, at least twice a day.
You have to choose an accessory with soft bristles, suitable for newborns and without toothpaste, but only with water! Toothpaste, in small amounts, can only be used from 16-18 months.
And There you go ! Your child will have a bright smile!