Symptoms Of Tooth Decay

The symptoms of tooth eruption are very individual. Where some children suffer from severe symptoms for several months, some symptom only a few days before the tooth erupts. Today we will tell you what are the most common symptoms associated with the eruption of teeth and what kind of symptoms to worry about.

When does a tooth eruption begin?

Tooth decay begins in most children around the age of six months. There are also children whose teeth start to grow as early as 2-3 months of age, while other children remain toothless up to the age of one.

The lower incisors first and the upper incisors next. This is followed by the eruption of second incisors and canines. Outbreaks appear to occur at about one year of age. In most children, all deciduous teeth have erupted at the age of 2.5-3 years.

Symptoms of tooth decay

The pressure in the gums caused by the growing tooth causes an uncomfortable feeling and possibly also pain. The baby may touch the gums repeatedly with his tongue, in addition to which salivation and drooling increase. These are usually the first signs of tooth eruption. Due to increased salivation, a child’s hands and face may experience skin irritation when they are not yet able to swallow their saliva. The child may also start coughing a little.

The feeling of discomfort caused by gingival irritation and salivation often causes the baby to put everything in its mouth. The feeling of pressure caused by chewing relieves gingival pain or discomfort. The child is likely to wake up and cry more often than usual at night, in addition to which he may be irritated during the day.

On the other hand, his behavior and mood can change quickly. Some children become limp and apathetic due to pain and discomfort, while other children become more active and sensitive as they begin to look for something to do for themselves to turn their thoughts away from pain. Dental eruption may also be associated with diarrhea, which is perfectly normal as long as the symptom does not last long.

It is not worth worrying too much about baby gingival pain, as this is a normal symptom associated with tooth decay. There is also no need to worry about mild swelling or bruising of the mouth. You should contact your doctor or clinic if your child develops a fever or has very severe tenderness in the mouth or problems eating. Bleeding gums can also be a worrying sign. The gums may bleed when the teeth break down their sensitive tissue, but the bleeding may also be due to bacteria that cause inflammation.

Relieving the pain caused by the eruption of teeth

There are many ways to try to soothe the gingival pain associated with the eruption of teeth before resorting to painkillers or pain gels.

• Rub the baby’s sore gums with a clean finger or wet gauze to numb them momentarily. The child likes this kind of pressure in their gums because it takes the brain’s attention away from the pain.
• Give your baby a chew toy. Silicone-based solid chew toys are a better option than liquid-filled toys because they do not leak and are easy to sterilize. If a child does not like the actual chew toys, he or she can be given a gauze moistened with cold water.

• A child over the age of six can be allowed to chew cold and soft foods such as a banana, cucumber or unflavoured yogurt. Do not give your child hard foods as they may break into pieces and create a choking hazard.
• You can try giving your child small amounts of cold water. It is good to keep in mind that drinking water is not recommended for children under the age of six.

Over-the-counter pain medications, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, can relieve gum pain, but the dosage of such medications should be very precise and take into account the weight of the baby. We recommend that you always talk to your doctor or nurse before giving your child medicines, homeopathic remedies, or painkillers.