Hello dear readers. First, parents can't wait to have their baby, then the second one, and so on. Every new tooth is a joy for mom. The baby will grow up, and sooner or later you will find out that the child has lost his first baby tooth. And then think about what to do with it, how to do the right thing. In this article you can find answers to these questions and get acquainted with the basic signs about teeth.

A loose tooth is of considerable interest to a child. The baby just wants to touch it. How should parents behave in such a situation:

1. If you notice that your baby is having problems, be sure to tell him about what is about to happen. Explain that there is nothing wrong with this. A new, stronger tooth will grow in place of the fallen one.
2. It is very important to explain to your child that you should not touch your teeth with your hands. Kids do this quite often, especially when their teeth begin to loosen. It's so interesting and incomprehensible. Try to explain clearly that in this way the child can get an infection. You must understand that this can lead to the development of inflammation and cause pain.
3. You need to be prepared that when a tooth falls out, blood will begin to ooze. The main thing here is not to panic. Make sure that the baby is not scared. To stop it, you need to give the child soda solution(a teaspoon per glass of warm water). Let your baby rinse his mouth until the wound stops oozing.
4. There is no need to give your child anti-inflammatory medications or analgesics. They are not necessary.

The tooth has fallen out and is bleeding

Parents should be prepared for the fact that when a baby tooth falls out, the child’s gums will bleed. This is normal. It is important that parents know how to behave in such a situation. Sometimes the blood clots quickly enough, the wound heals, and the baby doesn’t even notice that something has happened. Sometimes certain procedures need to be performed to stop the bleeding. There are times when this cannot be done at home, and a trip to the doctor is needed.

What can parents do:

1. The first thing you can do, and often this is enough, is to give the child a piece of cotton wool. Let him apply it to the site of the lost tooth.
2. You may be advised to rinse your mouth with peroxide, as it has a disinfecting effect. However, it will not have the desired effect and will act irritatingly on the wound.
3. The most effective means To stop bleeding and relieve inflammation, rinse the mouth with a soda solution.
4. It should not be ruled out that, although in rare cases, you may not be able to stop the bleeding. Only in this case should you not delay going to the doctor. Perhaps the baby’s clotting process is impaired or there is some factor that prevents this from happening.
5. There are cases where a child could accidentally swallow a lost tooth. That is, the loss happened so unnoticed. If the child does not complain of feeling unwell, the tooth will come out naturally. But it is still recommended to visit a doctor to make sure that the tooth has fallen out completely and that there is no remainder sticking out in the gum.

What to do with your child's lost baby teeth

Nowadays it is increasingly practiced to come up with a whole story, fairy tale or ritual after the loss of a baby tooth. They say that the worst and most unnecessary tooth falls out first. It is believed that it must be buried deep into the hole. It is this procedure that will allow the remaining teeth to be much stronger and healthier.

What you tell your child is your choice. It all depends on how developed your imagination is. You also need to take into account the psycho-emotional state of your baby. It is important that the child is not afraid and understands that in place of the lost one a new one will appear, which will be even better. In addition, you can tell and show that all of your teeth are molars, and previously they were also milk teeth, like the baby’s. It will be easier for the child to come to terms with this event.

So what to do with the tooth:

1. Throw it away. If your family has never followed the ritual of losing baby teeth and your little one has never heard of, for example, the tooth fairy, then you can simply get rid of the tooth. However, I would still recommend at least burying it and wishing that the baby grows strong teeth.
2. Tooth Fairy. About the existence of this fairy tale hero we learned from foreign films. Today, the tooth fairy has already become widely known among children in our country. Therefore, you can use such a legend. Let the baby put the lost tooth under his pillow, and while he is sleeping, the fairy will come, take the tooth and leave something in return.
3. Mouse. I heard about this character back in my childhood. Grandma said that a lost tooth should be hidden in a secret place, preferably dark, for example, under a closet. In addition, you can throw a tooth over your shoulder, saying a request for the mouse to have strong teeth.
4. Keep the tooth as a keepsake. For example, I did just that. Some parents like to keep mementos, such as a cast of their one-year-old child's foot or the first lock of hair they cut. It is not surprising that the first milk tooth also has a place here.
5. Amulet. In some families, it is generally accepted that the baby tooth has magical power. In this case, parents may decide to put the tooth in a secret place and hope that now there will be only prosperity and happiness in their family. The main thing is to believe in the power of this talisman.
6. Decoration. In my opinion, this is the craziest option for what you can do with a lost tooth. But there are also such cases. Mom can take the lost tooth to the workshop and ask that it be framed with precious metal. And then wear it as decoration.

Signs about teeth

In fact, there are many different beliefs. I will introduce you to the main ones:

1. It was believed that a baby who was born with a tooth would have a great future and even military glory.
2. Pay attention to the distance between the upper front teeth. It is believed that if a coin fits into this space (sideways), the child will become rich.
3. If your little one gets his first tooth ahead of schedule, you will soon become a mother again.
4. There is a known sign that shows the number of sisters or brothers a baby has. To do this, you need to calculate how many teeth a child has per year. However, now it’s hard to believe in such a sign. After all, most children at this age already have more than five teeth.
5. It is a good custom to give your baby a silver spoon when the first tooth appears. It will become a talisman for the child. It was also considered important to knock on an erupted tooth. silver spoon so that the remaining teeth come out quickly and painlessly.
6. Many peoples considered it unacceptable to allow someone to find a child’s lost tooth. In most cases, this was due to the belief that evil sorcerers or witches could speak with a tooth and bring trouble to the child.

Now you know what you can do with a lost tooth. The main thing is not to panic. Explain to your child that everything is fine and this is a normal physiological process. To make it easier for your child to survive such an event, which may well become stressful for him, it is better to come up with some kind of fairy tale, introduce a character into the story.

There comes a time for babies when their first baby tooth begins to become loose and falls out. For many children and their parents, the process of changing baby teeth to molars is exciting and painful, but still, most children rejoice at this change, because now they are becoming adults. Many parents worry and ask for advice, not knowing how to behave during this period and how to help their baby when he has lost his hair.

The process when baby teeth begin to be replaced by molars begins after about 5 years, and the timing is quite arbitrary, depending on the individual characteristics of the child. Baby teeth fall out because molars gradually begin to grow and move inside the gums. And at this time the root of the baby tooth dissolves. The molar puts pressure on the root of the baby tooth, which, in turn, begins to wobble and eventually falls out.

Teeth are always replaced in strict sequence. The sixth ones, or molars, appear first. The most interesting thing is that these teeth appear regardless of whether the baby teeth have fallen out in this place or not. The main thing is that there is enough space in the jaw for their appearance. Next come the incisors, premolars, which appear by age 10, second premolars by age 12, canines by age 13, and second molars by age 14.

For children, losing baby teeth can be painful and irritate the gums. It is better, of course, to remove a baby tooth by visiting a pediatric dentist, but, as practice shows, children and their parents do an excellent job of removing such teeth on their own. The tooth becomes more and more unsteady, and the baby loosens it on his own and soon pulls it out. The main thing in this process is to monitor hygiene to prevent infection.

For babies, the process when the first baby tooth falls out is the most magical, and parents should take it seriously. The torn tooth should be hidden in a box, or wrapped in beautiful foil, and then hidden in the darkest corner of the house. In the evening, when the baby falls asleep, parents should replace the hidden tooth with a coin or candy, and the next morning find this gift with the baby. Explain to your child that you gave the pulled out tooth to the mouse, and in return it brought you candy or a coin. This will really delight your child, and he will already be prepared and happy to wait for the new baby tooth to fall out.

Parents often complain that in the place where the first baby tooth fell out, the molar tooth that appears in its place is crooked. It is worth saying that parents do not need to worry about this, because the baby’s jaws are growing, and gradually everything will normalize and return to normal. Although, of course, molars are no longer as beautiful as milk teeth. But in order for the emerging molars to be straight and beautiful, the baby must be periodically taken to the attending pediatric dentist and periodically shown to the orthodontist. Agree, teeth appear once, and it is better to monitor their growth and correct them as they grow. If the teeth grow crooked and the child’s bite deteriorates, in this case only an orthodontist will help, who will prescribe braces for the child, and also tell parents other ways to correct the bite in children.

Loss of baby teeth begins in children at 6-7 years of age. This is a physiological process that is painless and does not cause any particular inconvenience to the baby. Tooth loss can also be a consequence of unfortunate falls and injuries. Let's figure out what to do in both cases.

Treatment of the wound

We disinfect the wound at the site of the lost tooth. In order to stop minor bleeding from the gums, we take a tight gauze swab and ask the child to press it tightly with his teeth to the sore spot. Ten minutes is enough for the wound to heal. If the bleeding does not stop, but intensifies, immediately consult a doctor.

Healing process

Rules that we follow in the first days after tooth loss:

• We do not allow the child to eat or drink for two to three hours after the tooth falls out.
• Food should not be hot, cold, spicy or sour, i.e. should not cause irritation to the oral mucosa.
• No additional mouth rinses required! After a tooth falls out, a blood clot should remain in the socket, which prevents the penetration of microbes. The exception is medical indications.
• The child should chew and brush his teeth carefully, without touching the wounds.

The tooth fell out prematurely

If a child’s tooth falls out prematurely, for example, as a result of an injury, we undergo an examination by a dentist. A qualified doctor will perform an inspection: disinfect the wound and check the gums for the presence of tooth fragments. To prevent teeth from moving toward the vacant space, your dentist will prescribe a space retainer after the gums have completely healed. During adolescence, this will prevent treatment with braces.

Baths

In children with good immunity, wound healing occurs independently and quickly. Weakened organisms are helped by single baths no earlier than a day after tooth loss:

• We dilute a teaspoon of table salt in a glass of warm water. Add 1 drop of iodine.
• Brew a teaspoon of chamomile and a tablespoon of sage with boiling water, let it brew and strain.
• Bring a tablespoon of oak bark to a boil. Cool and strain.
• We take a ready-made solution of furatsilin at the pharmacy or dilute 1 tablet in a glass of boiled water ourselves.

We hold any of these liquids in our mouth for half a minute and spit it out.

Psychological help

Sensitive children at an early age may react painfully to the loss of baby teeth. We turn an unpleasant event into magic. We wrap the tooth in a box and leave it for the mouse, the tooth fairy or your favorite characters. And in return they give the child a small gift.

The child has a big event. The old ones are replaced by new snow-white permanent teeth that require careful attention. In this article we will talk about the stages of baby teeth loss and in what cases to contact a pediatric dentist.

When children's teeth fall out

The starting point for the loss of baby teeth can be considered the eruption of the third teeth.

The essence of the process is that the resorption of the roots of baby teeth begins. Usually this takes 1.5-2 years. The roots gradually die and the tooth becomes loose, as it no longer has anything to hold on to.

The earliest age for the loss of the first tooth is considered to be 4.5-5 years. The process usually ends by age 11-13.

You can determine the onset of tooth loss by the main sign - the spaces between the teeth become wider. This means that the child’s jaw is growing and is ready for new “inhabitants.”

Which baby teeth fall out in children?

During the first three years, a child acquires 20 teeth, and a little later 2 more teeth are added. Therefore, 22 teeth must fall out.

The lower incisors leave the mouth first, then the upper ones. The baby's teeth leave in the same order as they grew.

If a child loses a tooth prematurely, it is necessary to contact a dentist. He will place a spacer so that the permanent tooth can emerge at the right time. If this is not done, the likelihood increases that the “newbie” will not have enough space at all or will grow up second row. This anomaly is called “shark mouth” because it has two rows of teeth. Over time, the baby tooth will fall out, leaving the new one behind. And therefore wearing braces will be necessary.

To rule out any problems, an x-ray can be taken to show the formation of permanent teeth and their location. On this basis, the pediatric dentist may decide to remove the old teeth. For example, the milk tooth looks like it is not yet ready to leave the baby’s mouth, but the permanent tooth already has little room. And so that there is no curvature, the tooth will simply be removed. This will make your baby’s life easier, and you won’t have to spend a lot of money on dentist services in the future.

Therefore, you need to constantly take care of your baby’s teeth and monitor the process of tooth loss.

A child's tooth fell out - what to do?

It is not uncommon for teeth to leave a baby’s mouth on their own. This leaves a small wound that may bleed. Don't be scared by this. Just fold a piece of bandage or gauze in several layers and place it on the wound. The bleeding will stop in a couple of minutes. Do not use peroxide or other substances because... In this situation they can only do harm.

After the bleeding has stopped, you can rinse your mouth with a weak saline solution. It will cleanse the wound of germs and promote rapid healing. But if the bleeding does not stop even after this procedure, then call emergency assistance. It is possible that a large vessel has ruptured. Only a doctor can determine the cause of bleeding and stop the bleeding.

It is advisable to refrain from eating and drinking for two hours after tooth extraction. During this time, the wound will heal better and bacteria will not get there.

Also on this day you should refrain from salty, spicy and bitter foods. If the rules are not followed, the wound may become inflamed, and this is fraught with consequences.

For every child, tooth loss is a magical time. Think about the tooth fairy or the mouse who takes the tooth and puts a small gift in its place. The child will be incredibly happy from such miracles, because childhood does not end with the appearance of permanent teeth.