Baby milk teeth function to help babies chew food and learn to talk. Later, the position of the baby teeth will be a place for the growth of permanent teeth. Therefore, you need to maintain the health of your baby's milk teeth from an early age.

Milk teeth are the first teeth to grow as a baby. Even though they will fall out and be replaced with permanent teeth, baby milk teeth must still be kept healthy. This is because milk teeth play an important role in the growth and development of children.

Overall, the number of milk teeth that will grow is 20 pieces. The teeth consist of 4 front incisors (upper and lower), 4 side incisors (flanking the central incisors), 4 canines, and 8 molars.

Growth Time Range and Baby's Milk Teeth

Milk teeth usually start erupting when a baby is 6–12 months old. However, keep in mind that this time span varies for each baby.

In fact, some newborns already have milk teeth or are called natal teeth. Furthermore, baby teeth will fall out when they reach school age. The schedule for the release of milk teeth can be different for each child.

The following is a schedule for the growth and loss of milk teeth in children:

Growing teeth in the upper jaw

• Front incisors: 8–12 months of age.

• Side incisors: 9–13 months of age.

• Canines: ages 16–22 months.

• First molars: ages 13–19 months.

• Second molars: ages 25–33 months.

 

Growing teeth on the lower jaw

• Front incisors: 6–10 months of age.

• Side incisors: 10–16 months old.

• Canines: ages 17–23 months.

• First large molars: 14–18 months of age.

• Second large molars: 23–31 months old.

 

Missing teeth in the upper jaw

• Front incisors: 6–7 years old.

• Side incisors: ages 7–8 years.

• Canines: ages 10–12 years.

• First major molars: ages 9–11 years.

• Second molars: ages 10–12 years.

 

Loss of teeth on the lower jaw

• Front incisors: 6–7 years old.

• Side incisors: ages 7–8 years.

• Canines: ages 9–12 years

• First major molars: ages 9–11 years.

• Second molars: ages 10–12 years.

 

Tips for Babies Don't Get Sick When They Start Teething

Many people associate teething conditions with fever and diarrhea. However, until now, there has been no medical evidence for this. When teething, babies will feel different sensations. There are some babies who don't show any symptoms, but some are fussy.



When the baby's milk teeth start to grow, you don't need to worry. There are several steps you can take to make your baby more comfortable during the teething process. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Give treats

Watch your little one's behavior. If he is seen frequently chewing on toys or items he is holding, this could be a sign that his teeth are starting to erupt.

You can give him healthy snacks, such as small carrot slices, apples or bread to munch on. Don't forget to always accompany your little one when he chews so he doesn't choke.

2. Use the teether

Teether can help your little one 'forget' gums that feel uncomfortable because they are teething. To get the most out of it, you can store your teether in the fridge. The cold sensation will make your little one's gums feel more comfortable. However, make sure that the teether is not too cold by not storing it in the freezer.

3. Give gum special gel

When teething begins, the gums become swollen and red. You can give gum special gel. Usually, baby gum gel contains a mild local anesthetic, so that the gums become more comfortable and your little one is calmer. Try to choose gel products that do not contain sugar.

How to Take Care of Baby Milk Teeth

Baby milk teeth must be treated in such a way as to prevent damage. In fact, you can take care of your little one's gums before their milk teeth erupt.

The following are ways to care for gums and baby teeth that you can do:

·       Use a clean, soft, slightly damp cloth to clean your little one's gums and rub gently.

·       Clean your baby's gums before he sleeps and after eating, twice a day.

·       Choose a soft toothbrush if you want to introduce your little one to toothbrushes from an early age. As a first step, you only need to wet your toothbrush with clean water without using toothpaste.

·       When her baby teeth have appeared, start putting a little bit of toothpaste on her toothbrush, about the size of a grain of rice. When the child reaches 3 years old, you can increase the portion of toothpaste used to be the size of a pea.

·       Brush your little one's teeth until he can actually brush his own teeth, which is around the age of 6 years.

·       Accompany your little one when he brushes his teeth and remind your little one to always brush his teeth twice a day.

·       Introduce your little one to healthy food so that his baby teeth and permanent teeth will be maintained and healthy later.

·       Visit the dentist regularly to check your little one's teeth.

Caring for and getting used to children to clean milk teeth as early as possible is an important thing to do. Don't hesitate to consult a doctor to find out how to care for your child's teeth, including baby milk teeth, so that your little one's teeth can grow healthily.