What should I pay attention to when my baby changes his teeth?

Teething is a must for all newborns. The permanent tooth germs begin to develop and calcify after birth and begin to erupt at the age of 6 to 7. There are 32 permanent teeth in total, and they are usually fully erupted by the age of 20. As the permanent teeth erupt, the deciduous teeth fall out one after another in the following chronological order. People will change their teeth twice in their lifetime, and each tooth change is very important. So when the baby reaches the stage of tooth change, mothers should be especially careful, pay attention to the baby's physical condition, understand some knowledge about newborn teeth change, and make advance preparations for the baby's teeth change.

The first permanent molar to erupt, that is, the six-year-old molar, plays a role in positioning and determining the height of the child's maxillofacial growth. It also affects the eruption and alignment of other teeth. Protecting it well can benefit you throughout your life. Before the baby's second tooth replacement, permanent molars are particularly important.

1. Teeth that don’t fall out

It usually takes several months for a tooth to become loose at the root and actually fall out, and it usually falls out on its own when you are not paying attention, such as when you eat. But some teeth are like being tied with a string and never fall off. This may affect chewing or make the child feel unhappy. In this case, let your child try to rotate it. If the tooth root is completely detached, a slight rotation will make it fall out. Do not force it, and certainly not pull it hard, because if the tooth root is only half detached, strong pulling can easily cause damage and infection.

2. It hurts a little when changing teeth

The process of teeth loosening and falling out is generally not painful, but as the baby teeth begin to fall out, the children's "six-year teeth" will also grow out, which may cause swelling of the gums and cause children to complain of toothache. If the child's pain is severe, he or she needs to see a dentist, who will decide whether anti-inflammatory and analgesic treatment is needed.

After all, it takes a process to replace teeth. During this period, the child may complain that he cannot chew food. But even if he does not enjoy eating, it is necessary to ensure a reasonable and balanced diet. At this time, parents can make some vegetable soup, broth and other foods that are easy to chew and swallow to ensure the body's needs. At the same time, encourage him to brush his teeth and clean his mouth.

3. The deciduous teeth are still there, but the permanent teeth are coming out

For some children, their permanent teeth cannot wait to come out before their deciduous teeth fall out, causing the teeth to be arranged in two rows, front and back. This is not a rare phenomenon, but a common "double-layer teeth" phenomenon when children are changing their teeth. This is most likely due to incomplete resorption of the primary tooth roots. Your doctor can usually determine the relative position of the primary and permanent teeth by taking oral X-rays to help him determine whether the primary teeth will fall out on their own or need to be removed. Once the baby teeth fall out or are removed, the permanent teeth will usually grow into the correct position slowly, but if there is not enough space for the permanent teeth to grow, early intervention is better than correction later.

 4. Tooth extraction too early or too late

Too early: Generally, children's first tooth falls out between the ages of 5 and 7. If a tooth falls out before the age of 4, it is usually caused by internal reasons in the body, such as metabolic disorders or periodontal disease. Gingivitis is more common among children, but periodontal disease causing tooth bone damage is very rare. Parents need to know what causes premature loss of deciduous teeth in order to protect the remaining deciduous teeth.

Too late: If your child is over 7 years old and has not lost any teeth, you should take him to the hospital's dental department for a check-up. Delaying tooth replacement generally does not have any major impact on children. Sometimes, permanent teeth are "grown" under the gums for a longer period of time, which allows them to develop naturally strong and break through the "confinement" of the gums more smoothly.

In daily life, parents should help their children develop good oral hygiene habits from an early age, eat moderate amounts of candy for children, teach their children the correct way to brush their teeth, and have a dental check-up once a year to maintain white and neat teeth.