At what age do children start to lose their teeth?

The growth of children has always been a matter of great concern to parents. Many parents have always had a question, that is, at what age do children begin to change their teeth. We must know this question clearly so that children can get better care when they start to change their teeth. There are also many taboos for children when they start to change their teeth. We need to pay attention to these taboos and protect children.

The first teeth that grow out of us are deciduous teeth. When our deciduous teeth fall out, the new teeth that grow out are called permanent teeth. When the teeth change, we often experience various symptoms.

People grow teeth twice in their life, namely deciduous teeth and permanent teeth. There are 20 deciduous teeth, which usually start to erupt around 6 months old and are fully grown at 2-3 years old. There are 28-32 permanent teeth (the number of wisdom teeth is 0-4), which usually start to erupt around 6 years old and 28 are fully grown at 12-13 years old (the number of wisdom teeth varies from person to person). Therefore, the tooth replacement period is usually between 6 and 12 years old. There are certain rules for tooth replacement. Simply put, it is a certain time, a certain order, left-right symmetry, and lower-first-upper-lasting. "Left-right symmetry and lower-first-upper-lasting" refers to teeth with the same name.

The physiological shedding of the first deciduous tooth usually occurs around the age of 6, but it can also occur as early as 4 years old, or as late as 7-8 years old, so there is no need to worry. Naturally fallen deciduous teeth have no roots and the fallen surface appears eroded. Parents should pay attention to observe and not confuse them with broken roots of deciduous teeth.

There are two different opinions about which permanent tooth the baby will grow first. One is that the first permanent molar that usually grows around the age of 6 grows close to the last deciduous molar, called the sixth-year molar, which erupts slightly earlier than or at the same time as the lower central incisor. Another theory is that the baby's first two middle front teeth to be replaced are in the lower row. Dentists say that this may be different for each baby. Then, the baby will grow upper central incisors and lower lateral incisors when they are 7-8 years old, upper lateral incisors when they are 8-9 years old, first and second canines when they are 9-12 years old, and permanent canines when they are 10-12 years old.

How to relieve the pain of teething

The process of loosening and falling teeth is generally painless, but as the baby teeth begin to fall out, the children's "six-year molars" will grow out, which may cause swollen gums and make children complain of toothache. If the child's pain is more severe, he needs to see a dentist, who will decide whether he needs anti-inflammatory and analgesic treatment.

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.

We have introduced above that parents are very concerned about when their children will start to change their teeth. In the above article, we have introduced in detail the age at which children begin to change their teeth. After clarifying the age at which children begin to change their teeth, we can pay attention to observe the children at appropriate times and provide better care during the period of children's tooth replacement.