Late teething is an anxiety for many parents. They are worried about the health of their children, whether or notCalcium deficiencyor other medical conditions. However, the truth is that it is normal for most children to have late teething, and each child has their own developmental routine and schedule. Let's take a closer look at the problem of late teething in children.
According to the regular development schedule, babies generally start to develop their first baby teeth at the age of 6-10 months, and the baby teeth will grow between the ages of 2 and a half to 3 years. Of course, the teething time may vary for each child. In addition, the child'sTeethThe order of coming out is also regular, generally from the middleIncisorsInitially, then the lateral incisors, first (anterior) molars, canines, and second (anterior) molars. Although there may be some differences between different children, the pattern of teething is roughly the same. However, even if your child teeths later, as long as they eat, sleep and play well every day, parents need to be more patient.
Many parents worry about their children's late teething because:Calcium deficiency, but in fact, late teething withCalcium deficiencyIt doesn't really matter. Because if the childCalcium deficiencyIn addition to slow teething, there are other abnormalities such as delayed bone development or abnormal growth and development. Late teething in children is more related to genetics, gender, ethnicity, and moreDietXi and other factors. For example, if the parents themselves are late teethers, then the child may also experience late teething. In addition, if your child often eats pureed food, it may also cause baby teeth to come out slowly. Premature babies orBirth weightIn young children, the growth of baby teeth may be delayed compared with full-term children. The study also found that Asian children had a later teething time than African and European children, and boys had a later onset than girls. So, in most cases, it is normal for your child to have late teething. However, if the child is more than 13 months old and still has no teeth, or the teething time is delayed for more than 6 months, parents need to pay attention and take the child to the doctor. Some diseases, such as generalized bonesSclerosis, hypothyroidism, clavicle hypoplasia syndrome, cartilage ectodermal dysplasia, Down syndrome, alveolar bone trauma, oral tumors or cysts, etc., may affect the growth of baby teeth. However, if the child suffers from these diseases, it is not only the symptom of late teething, but also other abnormal manifestations, so parents need to observe comprehensively, and not just judge whether the child has a disease based on the single condition of late teething.
1. Start oral hygiene as soon as possible
Child'sTeethBefore the growth of oral hygiene, parents should start paying attention to oral hygiene. After each feeding, use a damp gauze cloth to clean the remaining milk from your baby's mouth. TeethOnce it grows, you can start using itToothbrushBrush your baby's teeth.
2. Change bad oral Xi
When children are young, they may enjoy sucking on their fingers or lips. However, this behavior should be gradually reduced or stopped as the child may be affected by frequent suckingTeethand facial development.
3. Gradually transition to coarse solid food
As your baby gets olderDietThere should also be a gradual transition from pureed complementary foods to solid foods with fine soft particles. SuchDietAdjustment not only exercises your baby's chewing ability, but also facilitatesTeethand maxillofacial development.
4. Pay attention to the feeding posture
When feeding the baby, parents need to pay attention to the feeding position. Lying your baby flat for a long time** may result:TeethGrow into itThe earth covers the sky, which affects your baby's facial development. Therefore, the correct feeding posture for the babyTeethHealth is paramount.
In conclusion, it is normal for children to have late teething in most cases. Parents don't have to worry too much, as long as the child is healthy and developing normally, be more patient and wait for the childTeethGrow gradually. Of course, if your child's teething time is much longer than normal or if there are other abnormalities, parents should consult a doctor in time. During the teething period, parents should also pay attention to oral hygiene, change bad oral Xi, gradually transition to rough solid food, and pay attention to the feeding posture to protect the childTeethHealthy.