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Caring for Baby's Health Begins with Milk Teeth

The presence of baby teeth is actually very important, because it will later provide a place for adult tooth growth. Milk teeth also help babies chew food and help talk well. Teeth are a supporting part of the digestive process, which is to bite, tear, cut, grind, and chew food. As in adults, milk teeth need to be cared for to make it easier for babies to digest food. The total number of milk teeth is 20. The teeth consist of four front incisors (top and bottom), four side incisors (located between the middle incisors), four canines, and eight molars.

When Do Milk Teeth Grow and Date?

There is a time span when baby teeth begin to grow, but the average milk teeth will begin to appear when the baby is aged between 6 months to 1 year. This time span varies from one baby to another. There are babies who do not have teeth until more than 9 months old. In fact, there are some babies who already have baby teeth when new born or called Christmas teeth. Furthermore, baby teeth will be dated at childhood. Milk tooth date dates can also vary for each child. Next is the growing schedule and date for baby teeth.
  • The growth of teeth in the upper jaw

  • Front incisors grow at the age of 8-12 months.
  • Side incisors grow at the age of 9-13 months.
  • Canines grow at the age of 16-22 months.
  • The first large molars grow at the age of 13-19 months.
  • The second large molars grow at the age of 25-33 months.
  • The growth of teeth in the lower jaw

  • Front incisors grow at the age of 6-10 months.
  • Side incisors grow at the age of 10-16 months.
  • Canines grow at the age of 17-23 months.
  • The first large molars grow at the age of 14-18 months.
  • The second large molars grow at the age of 23-31 months.
  • Date of teeth in the maxilla

  • Front incisors date at 6-7 years.
  • Side incisors date at 7-8 years.
  • Canines date at the age of 10-12 years.
  • The first large molars date at the age of 9-11 years.
  • The second large molars date at the age of 10-12 years.
  • Date of teeth in the lower jaw

  • Front incisors date at 6-7 years.
  • Side incisors date at 7-8 years.
  • Canines date at the age of 9-12 years.
  • The first large molars date at the age of 9-11 years.
  • The second large molars date at the age of 10-12 years.

Tips so that the baby does not experience pain when starting teething

When teething, the baby will feel different sensations. There are babies who do not show any symptoms, some are fussy. Many people associate tooth growth with fever and diarrhea, but there is no medical proof for this. You don't need to worry, because there are ways for the baby to be more comfortable undergoing the teething process. However, you also need to know that each baby needs different treatments. Here are the steps you can take.
  • Give a snack

  • Pay attention to your baby's behavior. If he is seen chewing on toys or items he is holding, then his teeth may start to grow. Give a healthy snack, such as small slices of carrots, apples, or bread to chew. Accompany the baby when chewing to avoid possible choking.
  • Teether

  • Teether can help babies 'forget' gum that feels uncomfortable because they are teething. For more leverage, you can store teether in the fridge. The cold will make the gums more comfortable. Noteworthy is that the teether temperature is not too cold. Avoid storing teether in the freezer because it will be too cold and hard for babies.
  • Special gum

  • When teething starts, sometimes the gums become swollen and reddish. You can give gum special gel. Usually these baby gum gums contain mild local anesthesia to make the gums more comfortable and the baby becomes calmer. Try to choose a gel product that does not contain sugar.

How to Take Care of Milk Teeth

Milk teeth must be treated in such a way, to prevent damage. In fact, you can treat baby's gums before their baby teeth grow. Here's how to take care of your baby's gums and baby teeth. You can do it at home.
  • Before the baby's teeth actually grow, you are advised to clean your baby's gums regularly. Use a clean, soft, slightly wet cloth to gently rub the baby's gums.
  • The right time to clean the baby's gums is before he sleeps and after eating, twice a day.
  • If you want to introduce a toothbrush when your teeth start appearing, brush your teeth and gums with a soft toothbrush. You only need to wet the toothbrush with water and don't need to use toothpaste.
  • When milk teeth appear, use a toothbrush to clean them. Start using just a little toothpaste, about the size of a grain of rice.
  • When the child reaches three years old, you can add the portion of toothpaste used to be as big as a pea.
  • You should brush your teeth, until the child can brush his own teeth, which is around the age of six years.
  • If necessary, accompany the child when brushing his teeth and remind him to always brush his teeth twice a day.
  • Recommend with healthy food so that the baby teeth and permanent teeth will remain well maintained.
  • Visit the dentist for regular dental check-ups.
Caring for and accustoming children to clean milk teeth as early as possible, is important. Later when the child has permanent teeth, he will be able to take care of them so they last a lifetime.

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