Delayed tooth eruption in kids can be caused due to several factors such as Down’s syndrome, malnutrition, genetic abnormalities, etc. If a baby does not have any teeth by the age of 18 months, then take your child to a dentist for an examination.
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Tooth decay in infants is called baby bottle tooth decay. You can prevent tooth decay in infants by not using a pacifier while sleeping, drinking regular water instead of milk in between meals, etc.
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Stainless steel crowns are pre-fabricated and available in different sizes, to suit your child’s needs. They are also very cost effective. They are more economical than multi-surface tooth restorations.
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Ideally, you should take your child to the dentist six months after his or her first tooth erupts. Taking your child to the dentist after the eruption of his first teeth will help you learn how to brush his teeth effectively, the quantity of toothpaste to use and any potential fluoride needs specific to your child.
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Teething in babies can also bring in a lot of discomforts and diarrhea is one such condition. As the babies start teething, they move around and put various things in their mouth that may be contained with germs which disturbs their stomachs. However, there is no real evidence of a causal relationship between a child’s teething and any issues with the digestive tract.
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‘Pacifier teeth’ is a collective term given to a bunch of teeth and gum problems that occur in your child due to overuse of pacifiers. Overuse of pacifiers for long can cause crooked teeth, misaligned teeth, disproportionate jaws, and protruding teeth. Dentists refer to this orthodontic problem as a class two malocclusion.
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Kids have 20 teeth, also called the deciduous teeth or primary teeth. All primary teeth should erupt by the time a child is 2 to 3 years of age. A general rule is for every six months of life, approximately four teeth will erupt. Girls precede boys in tooth eruption, lower teeth usually erupt before upper teeth, and primary teeth typically erupt in pairs.
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Do you know when do babies get teeth? Usually, teething in infants begins at an average age of six months. But this can range from four to eight months.
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We often see behavior changes like irritability and anguish in a toddler during primary molars eruption. The major discomfort is due to red and swollen gums around the area of eruption. As parents, you can ease this discomfort for your child by just altering their food habits and maintaining proper oral hygiene.
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Teething tablets are a homeopathic treatment for teething pain. They are typically in the form of pellets. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates homeopathic medicines, but it doesn’t evaluate them to ascertain if they are safe or effective. So, it is better to avoid them. Let’s find out in detail.
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We all are told as a child that if we keep our lost baby tooth under the pillow, then the tooth fairy will visit us during our sleep, replacing the lost tooth with a small gift. Tooth fairy legend is popular in various countries.
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