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Dentition Troubles in Children

Dentition Troubles in Children

Teething

   When the baby's first set of teeth, called primary teeth break through the gums.
   Usually begins at the age of 6 months,but can start anytime between 3-12 months.
   Lower front teeth come up first followed by upper front teeth 1 to 2 months after.
   Is usually complete(set of 20 primary teeth) by third birthday.

A teething baby may:

Put his hands and whatever he gets into his mouth.
Tend to bite and chew
Have dribbling of saliva
Become cranky and crying
Not sleep
Refuse to eat or drink milk
Have diarrhoea
Have low fever due to gum inflammation.
Strike head against a bed or wall
Have rashes around the mouth

Do's

Give baby something cold to suck or chew e.g. teether or a clean cloth dipped in water and kept in the freezer.
Wipe your baby's face often with a soft cloth to clean the saliva to prevent rashes.

Don'ts

Don't keep small objects within the reach of babies.
Don't give unclean object to the baby.

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Dentition Troubles in Children