Narayana Health Care
  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Book An Appointment
    • Video Consultation
    • Physical Consultation
  • English
    • Hindi
    • Bengali
Narayana Health Care
  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Book An Appointment
    • Video Consultation
    • Physical Consultation
  • English
    • Hindi
    • Bengali
Home > Blog > Narayana Health > Your baby’s teeth need expert care
Narayana Health

Your baby’s teeth need expert care

by Narayana Health March 16, 2019
written by Narayana Health March 16, 2019
Your baby’s teeth need expert care

 

When does the first baby tooth appear?

A child’s first tooth generally breaks through the gum at about 6 to 7 months of age though this can vary a lot. The lower incisors (front teeth) are usually the first to appear, followed by the upper incisors. The full set of 20 milk teeth erupts by the age of 3 years.

Some children already have a tooth when they are born. This is referred to as the ‘natal tooth.’ If this tooth is loose or it causes an ulcer on the undersurface of the tongue whilst feeding, it may need to be extracted.

The signs of teething may include drooling, sucking, biting, gum rubbing, facial rash, irritability and decreased appetite.

 

Is teething accompanied by fever and diarrhea?

No, teething does not cause fever or diarrhea. It is more due to your child placing unclean objects into the mouth. Mobile phones, bag straps, etc. are a very common source of infection. One should not forget that even putting their own grubby or dirty fingers in the mouth could be a cause for infection in children.

 

Any advice on teething?

From six months to 3 years of age, your child may have sore gums when the teeth erupt. Many children like to bite/chew on a clean teething ring or cold wet cloth. Some parents simply rub the baby’s gums with a clean finger. Sometimes chewing on a carrot stick, or celery stick does help to ease their irritability. Massaging the gums, increasing fluid intake and providing analgesics also help in relieving the pain. However, topical anesthetics gels do not help much in relieving the pain of teething.

 

Why are baby teeth important?

Baby teeth (or primary teeth) help children to bite and chew food so it is easily digested. Front teeth (incisors) help your child to develop correct speech. More importantly, baby teeth retain space for the permanent teeth and guide them into their correct position as they erupt around the age of 5 or 6 years. Healthy baby teeth are vital for a child’s confidence and appearance.

 

When should my child first see a dentist?

“First visit by first birthday” is what is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
, but a visit by the second birthday is advisable, as most of your baby’s teeth would have now erupted.

Regularly visiting the dentist every 6 months until 3 years of age is a must. This has a dual benefit, as it not only ensures your child’s good oral health but also makes your child comfortable in the dental setting.

 

Who is a Pediatric Dentist? Why is he needed?

A Pediatric Dentist is a specialist who is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years. They have special training that allows them to provide the most up-to-date and thorough treatment for a variety of dental problems specific to your child. Their training in child psychology
helps make your child comfortable during the various dental procedures. A Pediatric Dentist’s endeavor is not only to treat the dental problem but also ensure that the child leaves the clinic with a smile.

 

What is ‘Baby Bottle Tooth Decay’?

A serious form of decay among young children is ‘Baby Bottle Tooth Decay’. This condition is caused by frequent and long exposures of an infant’s teeth to liquids that contain sugar. Among these liquids are milk (including breast milk
), formula, fruit juice and other sweetened drinks.

Putting a baby to bed for a nap or at night with a bottle other than water can cause serious and rapid tooth decay. Sweet liquid pools around the child’s teeth give plaque bacteria an opportunity to produce acids that attack tooth enamel.

 

How can I prevent tooth decay from a bottle or nursing?

Encourage your child to drink from a cup as they approach their first birthday. One should also make sure that children should not fall asleep with a bottle.

At-will night time breast-feeding should be avoided after the first primary (baby) teeth begin to erupt. Drinking juice from a bottle should also be avoided. Use a cup instead.

After each feed, make sure to lift the upper lip and clean the milk residue with clean moist gauze once your child has fallen asleep. This will reduce the chances of Early Childhood Caries.

Ideally they should be weaned off bottle-feeding around the age of 1. To wean off the bottle, gradually dilute the contents of the bottle milk or beverage with water over a period of two or three weeks.

0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp
previous post
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) in the management of Brain Tumors
next post
Awareness on Bone Cancer

You may also like

Diagnosis and Medical Testing for Esophageal Conditions

September 25, 2023

Causes And Risk Factors Of Esophageal Disorders

September 25, 2023

Treatment Options for Esophageal Disorders

September 25, 2023

Common Types of Esophageal Disorders

September 25, 2023

Barrett’s esophagus – Symptoms, causes and treatment options

September 25, 2023

Robotic Spine Surgery: Advancing Spinal Health with Technolog

September 22, 2023

Robotic Assisted Hysterectomy: Procedure, Risks & Recovery

September 22, 2023

Robotic Gallbladder Surgery: Minimally Invasive and Effective

September 22, 2023

Cervical Disc Herniation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

September 21, 2023

Testicular Cancer – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

September 21, 2023

QUICK LINKS

Book an Appointment

Find a Doctor

Hospitals

Medical Services

About NH

Narayana Health

Narayana Health is headquartered in Bengaluru, India, and operates a network of hospitals across the country, with a particularly strong presence in the southern state of Karnataka and eastern India, as well as an emerging presence in northern, western and central India. Our first facility was established in Bengaluru with approximately 225 operational beds and we have since grown to 23 hospitals, 7 heart centres, 19 primary care facilities across India and an international hospital in the Cayman Islands.

Keep In Touch

Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube Telegram

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Boosting your Immune System against Coronavirus: How to minimize the risk of...

    April 2, 2020
  • 2

    How to maintain a Balanced Diet

    September 3, 2019
  • 3

    Coronavirus Testing – How to Test for Coronavirus? – Different Types of Tests

    March 13, 2020
  • 4

    Importance of Balanced Diet in a Healthy Lifestyle

    November 22, 2019

Categories

  • Aids (5)
  • Bengali (1)
  • Blood Pressure (4)
  • Bone Marrow Transplant (12)
  • Breast Cancer (28)
  • Cancer (48)
  • Cardiac Surgery (23)
  • Cardiology (234)
  • Coronavirus (110)
  • Dental Sciences (2)
  • Dermatology (19)
  • Diabetes (37)
  • E. N. T – Paediatric (7)
  • E. N. T. (9)
  • ECMO (1)
  • Endocrinology (13)
  • Gastroenterology (101)
  • General Health (128)
  • General Surgery (4)
  • Gynaecology (86)
  • Haematology (6)
  • Health Nuggets (44)
  • Healthy Life (3)
  • Hepatology (16)
  • Hindi (7)
  • Infectious Diseases (4)
  • Kidney (5)
  • Liver (30)
  • Medical Oncology (2)
  • Mental Health (4)
  • Narayana Health (692)
  • Nephrology (89)
  • Neurology (159)
  • Neurosurgery (30)
  • News (6)
  • NH services (7)
  • Nutrition and Diet (27)
  • Oncology (159)
  • Organ Donation (1)
  • Orthopaedics (155)
  • Paediatric Cardiology (11)
  • Paediatric Liver Transplant (1)
  • Paediatric Oncology (3)
  • Paediatric Surgery (5)
  • Paediatrics (77)
  • Pain & Palliative Care (4)
  • Pregnancy (9)
  • Psychology (5)
  • Pulmonology (41)
  • Radiation Oncology (9)
  • Rheumatology (4)
  • Services (3)
  • Spine Surgery (31)
  • Stroke (7)
  • Swine Flu (1)
  • Transplant (1)
  • Urology (45)
  • Vascular Surgery (10)

Follow us

QUICK LINKS

Find a Doctor

Book an Appointment

Make an Enquiry

Feedback

Hospitals

Blogs

Privilege card

Heart Rhythm Disorder

NH CARES

Hernia

Lung Cancer

Brain Tumour

Liver Cancer

Heart Attack

Urinary Problems

Heart Transplant

Kidney Transplant

Bone Marrow Transplant

Pulmonary Hypertension

CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery

Cardiology

Cardiac Surgery

Neurology

Neurosurgery

Orthopaedics

Robotic Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Nephrology

Radiation Oncology

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Academics

Clinical Research

NH Colleges

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to our Newsletter for new blog posts, tips & new photos. Let's stay updated!

About Narayana Health

|

Stakeholder Relations

|

News & Media Relations

|

Awards and Accreditations

|

Leadership

|

Careers

|

CSR

|

Sitemap

© Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd | All rights reserved
NPPA Implant Pricing     Terms & Conditions     Privacy Policy     Disclaimer

Book Online Consultation