It is defined as the development of teeth and
their arrangement in the mouth. It is also known as eruption of teeth
from gums in a baby. The typical time for appearance of teeth is
usually between sixth to ninth months, but it may vary on child to
child. Usually, the first tooth to erupt is one of the lower, central
incisors. As the tooth penetrates the gums, the area may appear
slightly red or swollen over the tooth. Some teeth may be more
sensitive than others when they erupt.
Deciduous teeth or milk teeth tend to emerge sooner in females than in
males. The exact pattern and initial starting times of teething appear
to be hereditary. They are 20 in numbers.
1.Lower central incisors (2)
2.Upper central incisors (2)
3.Upper lateral incisors (2)
4.Lower lateral incisors (2)
5.Canines (4)
6.First molars (4)
7.Second molars (4)
Signs and Symptoms:
1.Increased salivation.
2.Restlessness, sleeplessness due to discomfort in gums.
3.Refusal of food due to soreness in gums.
4.Irritability.
5.Mild rashes on the skin surface.
6.Chewing of objects.
7.Rubbing of cheek and ear region due to referred pain.
8.Diarrhoea.
9.Fever, between 100 to 101 ºF, but may vary on child to child.
Order of tooth eruption in baby:
1.Central incisors: 6-12 months of age
2.Lateral incisors: 9-16 months of age
3.Canine teeth: 16-23 months of age
4.First molars: 13-19 months of age
5.Second molars: 22-24 months of age
Between the ages of 6 to 12 years of age, these 20 primary teeth are
replaced by 32 permanent teeth.
Treatment:
1.Any medicines, which are responsible for numbness for gums should not
be used.
2.If pain gums causes discomfort, so different types of nipples and
cups must be used to improve feeding.
3.Oral hygiene must be maintained even before eruption of tooth.
4.Cold objects must be used to reduce inflammation of gums.
5.Due to irritation of gums, babies used to chew objects. This can be
dangerous if the baby is allowed to chew on objects which are small
enough to be swallowed or which could break while being chewed and
cause choking. So it must be avoided.
6.Homoeopathy is a holistic system of medicine, it helps in treating
the suffering without harming the patient. Homoeopathic medicines will help
in reducing the inflammation and behavioural disorders from which
infants are suffering.
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