Newborn baby has a gap in the upper gums

We all know that newborns have no teeth when they are just born. We can only see the child's gums by opening their mouths. Some parents find that there are gaps in their children's gums. This is mostly a manifestation of poor development. Parents are afraid that this gap will affect the growth of their children's teeth. In fact, this worry is not unnecessary. So what should we do if there is a gap in the gums of newborns?

Gap in the gums is a manifestation of congenital dysplasia, which generally has a certain impact on tooth growth. The baby's gums have gaps, which will not affect teething and pronunciation. Pay attention to oral hygiene, rest and nutrition. Let’s learn about baby’s deciduous tooth caries.

Caries that occur in children's deciduous teeth are called primary tooth caries, which are characterized by early onset, high caries rate, and rapid development of caries. After suffering from caries, the color, shape and texture of the hard tissues of the teeth will change to varying degrees. Dental caries are divided into three categories according to the depth of caries: shallow, medium and deep. The cases listed in the previous pictures are not considered serious dental caries, but once dental caries occur, if they are not properly protected or treated, the situation may not be so optimistic.

Usually most babies will have their first deciduous teeth around 6 months old, and at this time they need to brush their teeth every day. Mothers can wrap their fingers with clean gauze and dip it in clean water or light salt water to wipe the deciduous teeth back and forth, and then gently wipe the tongue. Maternity and baby stores also have special disposable finger brushes or baby toothbrushes. In short, whether you are wiping or brushing your teeth, you must be as gentle as possible to avoid hurting your baby's gums.

I hope you can learn more about the gaps in the upper gums of newborn babies through the above content. If you have more questions about the gap in the gums, you should consult a doctor to find out what congenital reasons cause the gap in the gums, and to understand whether it will affect other problems with the baby's gums in the future. That’s all there is to it.