If baby teeth erupt in the correct position, good alignment can be maintained for the permanent teeth to follow.
If baby teeth are the cause of a bad bite, pulling the baby teeth causing the problem usually allows the bite to correct itself.
If baby teeth have trouble falling out you will need to see your veterinarian as retention can lead to misalignment.
If baby teeth are lost too early, the teeth that are left may move and not leave any room for adult teeth to come in.
If a baby tooth is already damaged by decay and has cavities, filling the tooth may be necessary to save it.
If a baby tooth does not fall out when the adult tooth grows in, it should be removed
Not exact matches
If that did not happen, we could conclude with certainty that the
tooth fairy (insofar as a
tooth fairy is a being who takes
baby teeth left under pillows and leaves some money in return), does not exist.
They know that
if they don't do it, the next Dr. down the street will... so why not... sure, the
baby is predicted to be too big for vaginal birth... I even had a dentist offer to try and come up with a reason to get my insurance to pay for general anesthesia for extraction of my wisdom
teeth (which BTW, would have cost me a mere $ 65 beyond what my insurance would have covered for local anesthesia 14 years ago when I was young and poor and couldn't come up with that $ 65).
Therefore,
if you need cavities taken care of or a
tooth extracted, rest assured that you can do it safely with pain medication that won't put your
baby at risk.
If you look into your
baby's mouth and see an isolated area that is red, swollen and almost inflamed or bruised (in an area where there should be
teeth sticking up), a
tooth is likely to be on its way.
People will express dismay, disgust and sheer incredulity
if they think a mum will continue to breastfeed a
baby with
teeth.
On the other hand, the recommendation by American Academy of Pediatrics is to see a dentist
if none of your
baby's
teeth have erupted at the age of 18 months.
Babies tend to swallow what is put in their mouths, so
if they ingest too much fluoride, it will affect the appearance of their adult
teeth with stains.
It also means that you shouldn't be overly concerned
if your
baby seems to be lagging behind when it comes to getting their
baby teeth.
And
if you showed up with one of these dolls and said that you made it out of your kid's
baby teeth, everyone would believe you.
If your
baby is biting things, meaning he has more than 4
teeth, than I would put all pieces of food into a feeding teether, just to be safe.
The dentist will not just check the appearance of your
baby's
tooth but also
if there is any problems with the jaw, oral tissues, and gum.
Learn here how to recognize the «teething symptoms» and what to do
if your
baby has deciduous
teeth.
Breastfeeding my become uncomfortable for mum
if baby has a large amount of
teeth and likes to bite.
The reason is that your
baby's front
teeth can get caries
if they are constantly exposed to bacteria.
You want to make sure you brush the
baby teeth because
if they rot, they can affect the permanent
teeth underneath.
Several weeks to months later, the upper 2
teeth erupt and then your
baby realizes that they may make a sound
if they «grind» their
teeth together.
If your
baby drinks a lot of juice, she should be rinsing her mouth with water and brushing her
teeth to make sure sugar doesn't settle.
You should continue to clean your
baby's gums using the same methods, even
if the first
teeth are already coming.
Some
babies may struggle
if they try to open their mouths to clean the gums or brush their
teeth.
This small bib is soft and comfortable for your
baby to rest his or her face against and it's also made from gentle terrycloth fabric that won't hurt your child's
teeth, gums or skin
if he or she decides to chew or suck on it.
Baby teeth act as «space savers» for adult
teeth, so
if little chompers are destroyed or damaged that can actually lead to crooked or crowded adult
teeth.
If your child has started teething by now, you may notice some hurdles that need to be addressed in terms of your
baby's
tooth and gum pain when mealtime rolls around.
Baby toothpaste contains supplements for their
teeth and mild ingredients that won't be harmful
if swallowed.
If your baby is nursing properly, then you should not feel teeth, even if baby has all of his teet
If your
baby is nursing properly, then you should not feel
teeth, even
if baby has all of his teet
if baby has all of his
teeth.
Before I forget, with
if your little one is starting to
teeth, I created this awesome FREE printable checklist for
baby's first foods.
If you plan to breastfeed past the first couple of months, you may come across well - meaning relatives or friends who feel that breastfeeding a teething
baby or
baby with
teeth is just like putting your nipple in a vampire's mouth.
If those tiny pearly whites have made an appearance, find out how you can best look after them with our guide to caring for
baby teeth.
If your
baby's first
tooth hasn't come in by 18 months, let your child's doctor know.
If your
baby is born with their first
tooth it doesn't necessarily mean they'll be done teething any quicker than a
baby who starts teething a few months after birth, and it's even possible that they might not start teething until around 12 months old.
If your
baby is on the late side in getting
teeth, it's no indication that there are any problems with her overall development, says Geller.
So,
if a Guatemalan mom wants to give her nine - month - old a coffee - infused sugar drink from a bottle, I have two options: I can gasp in disgust and silently judge her in my head, pointing out all of the reasons why giving that
baby anything but breast milk is not good for its health or newly formed
teeth, or I can take time to learn and respect that maybe for this mom, who lives in conditions where there is little access to clean water, boiling water to make coffee is the only way to ensure her little
baby doesn't get sick.
If your
baby's
teeth and gums look just fine and he doesn't seem to be in any pain, he should be okay without a dental check.
If your
baby is too young for toothpaste, you can get Spiffies xylitol wipes to wipe their little
baby teeth.
If the
tooth is chipped or cracked and your
baby seems to be in pain, you should take him to the dentist right away, as part of the nerve may be exposed.
They say that
if adults had to endure the pain many
babies go through during the two years they spend cutting
teeth, most would think they were going to lose their minds.
It can be difficult for
babies to consume raw veggies
if they have no developed many
teeth yet.
If a young child has a
baby tooth knocked out, chipped or broken, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) advises parents to:
If your
baby hasn't cut
teeth by 14 months, it's probably a good idea to have a dental checkup done.
Teething follows hereditary patterns, which means that
if you and the
baby's father cut
teeth early, your
baby likely will as well.
Baby might be ready for some more grown up food choices, such as table food now, especially
if she has more
teeth now and has begun to self spoon - feed.
It's best to ask your dentist
if you're concerned about the development of your
baby's
teeth, jaw, and palate.
If you leave your bed to use the bathroom, brush your
teeth, or grab something from the kitchen, you risk disturbing their sleep or waking them up, and that makes for neither a happy
baby or a happy mom and dad.
Fruit is very good for your
baby but fruit juice drinks, even without added sugar, contain sugar and
if used, should be well diluted (see note on
tooth care).
If your
baby does not have many
teeth or is not eating solid foods regularly, mash your beans before serving them to your
baby to reduce any choking hazard.