One of` the frequent concerns of young mothers is teething, which is an essential part of pre-school pains. There are many misconceptions related to teething in children, awareness of which can assure mothers a trouble-free teething period.
Teething in children usually occurs between six to 24 months, while permanent teeth replace their younger mates in six to 12 years. As the teeth fight their way out of the gums, the child may suffer from increased dribbling, irritation, tendency to put fingers or objects in mouth, gum swelling and discomfort, decreased sleep or food intake and mild rash around the mouth. A referred pain in the car or check can be felt during eruption of molars.
Tender gums can be soothed by massaging them with a clean finger or a piece of cold cloth, using a teether and offering hard foods to babies such as carrot. Care must be taken not to offer foods that can break and cause choking. The excess drooling must be wiped frequently to prevent skin irritation. However, if the irritation continues the doctor may suggest some medication. In any case, the f`irst visit to the dentist should occur soon after the eruption of the first tooth.
Many mothers associate teethingwith complaints of diarrhoea and fever that may occur simultaneously with tooth eruption. It is important to understand that these problems as well as cough, cold and rashes over the body are not related to teething. They occur secondary to concurrent infection elsewhere in the body, for which a paediatrician`s help may be sought.
It has sometimes been observed that parents do not care much about the oral health of toddlers. However, teeth are prone to caries right after their eruption and particularly once complimentary feeding begins. The reasons can vary from consumption of sweetened drinks, the child going to bed with the bottle, dipping pacifiers in honey/sweeteners, inadequate tluoride intake, using feeding bottle as a pacif`ier or transf`er of mother`s oral bacteria to baby through saliva. Drinks capable of causing caries include not only juices and soft drinks but also mother`s milk, formula milk and cow milk.Appropriate oral care of the child can prevent dental caries, tooth decay and other dental problems in childhood.
After every feed, the child`s gums must be cleaned with a clean wet piece of cloth. When teeth appear, they should be brushed twice a day with a baby toothbrush and water. When the child can be trusted not to swallow but spit out the toothpaste (usually after two years), small amount of fluoridated toothpaste can be used to clean the teeth twice a day. Children usually need help in brushing till the age of six to eight years, after which they can reliably do it on their own.
Limiting the exposure to milk and other drinks to the time of feeding, avoiding exchanging spoons between the child and mother, encouraging the child to drink from a cup after he/she is a year old and establishing healthy dietary habits, will all contribute to promoting oral health in children.
Many children develop the habit of thumb/finger/lip sucking and pushing at the newly formed teeth with their tongue. Although quite common, if continued beyond five years of age this can affect the alignment of the permanent teeth and create problems in proper pronunciation of words. Most children quit these habits on their own.
However, if they continue beyond the age of three or four, help should besought. Deal with the child with love and care, addressing any stress that they might be facing, positive reinforcement in the form of appreciation and gifts on discontinuing these habits and keeping them busy in activities that keep their hands busy will gradually help children get rid of them.
Early loss of milk teeth can sometimes occur naturally or after a dental injury or tooth decay. With extra space available, the nearby teeth can shift towards the empty side and trouble the emergence of permanent teeth later on, making them misaligned and creating problems in chewing. For this reason, premature loss of teeth should be followed by a visit to a dentist.
A beautiful smile plays a vital role in building the conf`idence and personality of an individual. With adequate awareness, proper oral hygiene and healthy lifestyle habits the young ones can be comf`ortably guided to a sparkling, smiling world. Happy teething!
Sources
http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=19_02_2012_429_004
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