- Symptoms of the birth of the first teeth
- What to do at the birth of the first teeth
- How to take care of the first teeth
The baby's first teeth usually emerge from 6 months of age and can be easily noticed, since it can make the baby more agitated, with difficulty eating or sleeping, for example. In addition, it is common that when the teeth start to emerge, the baby starts to put all the objects that he sees in front of him, in the mouth and tries to chew them.
Although it is more frequent that the first teeth appear from 6 months, in some babies the first teeth may appear as soon as 3 months or close to the 1st year of age, for example.
Symptoms of the birth of the first teeth
The baby's first teeth usually appear at around 6 or 8 months of age and, while some babies may not show any change in behavior, others may show signs such as:
- Agitation and irritability; Abundant salivation; Swollen and painful gums; Willingness to chew all the objects you find; Difficulty eating; Lack of appetite; Difficulty sleeping.
Fever and diarrhea can also occur and the baby may be more crying. To relieve the pain and swelling of the birth of the first teeth, parents can massage their fingertips on the gums or give cold toys for the baby to bite, for example.
What to do at the birth of the first teeth
With the birth of the baby's first teeth, parents can relieve the baby's pain by massaging the gums with their fingertips, using specific anesthetic ointments, such as chamomile, or by giving cold objects and toys to the baby to bite, such as teethers or carrot sticks after placing them in the refrigerator.
If the baby has a red chin and is irritated by the drool, you can use the cream used for diaper rash because it contains vitamin A and zinc, which help to protect and regenerate the skin. See how to relieve the discomfort of the birth of the baby's first teeth.
How to take care of the first teeth
The baby's first teeth should start to be taken care of before they are born because the baby teeth prepare ground for the permanent teeth, giving shape to the gums and creating space for the permanent teeth. For this, parents should clean the gums, cheeks and tongue with a damp cloth or gauze at least twice a day and, especially, before putting the baby to sleep.
After the birth of the first tooth, you should start brushing the baby's teeth with a brush and only with water, as toothpaste should only be used after 1 year of age, as it has fluoride. The baby's first visit to the dentist should be soon after the first tooth appears. Know when to start brushing your baby's teeth.
