Toddlers under the age of 2 years cannot yet express their feelings in words, so their reaction to any discomfort is the same - cry. Naturally, it is quite difficult for parents to determine the reason for this behavior of the child, because it can be both digestive problems and teething.. In this case, you should not hesitate, and at the first signs of a “disease”, you should immediately seek help from a pediatrician or pediatric dentist.

Today we will talk about teething, namely, what parents need to know and how to behave in this situation..

* the sequence of eruption of milk teeth in children up to a year.

teething symptoms.

The main symptoms of a baby teething are:.

•increased salivation;

• swelling, redness, whitening or blue of the gums in the places where the teeth \;

Additional symptoms include:.

•temperature increase;

• refusal to eat;

• symptoms characteristic of colds - hoarseness, cough, inflammation of the nasal mucosa;

• rash around the mouth or on the chin;

• loose stools, which is the result of an irritated nervous system.

Therefore, if you find the above symptoms in your baby, you should not self-medicate.. You should immediately contact a pediatrician who will determine the cause of the “illness” and, if the child is really teething, will refer you to a pediatric dentist.

* the sequence of eruption of milk teeth in children from one to three years old (complete formation of the milk dentition) Possible problems and complications during teething.

Parents need to be prepared for possible problems and complications that a baby may experience during teething.. These include:.

• delay in teething, which may be the result of a genetic trait or pathological adentia;

• formation of a hematoma at the site of tooth eruption, which occurs due to the fact that it is difficult for the tooth to “break through” through the gum mucosa;

• violation of the order of teething;

• the appearance of aphthous stomatitis - small purulent ulcers;

•partial or complete absence of a layer of enamel on the teeth;

•malocclusion.

To facilitate the eruption of milk teeth in a child, the specialists of the Dental Clinic D. Ante recommend:.

• regularly massage the gums;

•purchase special dental toys, the use of which will relieve itching. It is recommended to buy such products only in pharmacies.;

•regularly and carefully carry out antibacterial treatment of nipples and dental toys.

By following all these recommendations, you will help your baby to endure this period with minimal discomfort, for which he will thank you with his laughter and, as yet, a toothless smile..

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