Closing an Unattractive Gap between Your Two Front Teeth

When it comes to your child's oral health, the one phenomenon that every parent will experience is the phenomenon of teething. Teething occurs when your child's teeth begin to poke through their gums. There are a number of experiences your baby will go through, from curiosity to pain. Throughout the course of this reading, you will discover the 5 stages of teething your child will go through and what to expect.

Milk Teeth

This is the first stage of your child's teething process. It occurs between the ages of 4 to 7 months old. The teeth tend to develop in such a way that they exist under the rubber padding of the baby's gums. The reason why nature operates in such a way is this: a baby will generally still be suckling at his or her mother's breast at this stage. As such, the child should not have sharp teeth that could harm his or her mother's breast in a noticeable manner.

Chipmunk

This stage is generally referred to as a "rabid chipmunk" stage. It is the second stage of the teething process. It occurs between the ages of 6 to 10 months. The teeth will begin erupting through the gums, which can cause a bit of pain to the child in question. When the incisors begin to erupt through the child's gums, this can cause him or her a considerable amount of pain and discomfort, so it is best to be prepared for this phenomenon. Make sure that your child has a pacifier at this point.

Molars

This stage is usually a considerable difficulty for the parents of the child whose teeth are coming in. Between the ages of 10 to 14 months, a child's molars begin to develop. More than even the development of incisors, molars can increase the pain of the child in question. During this time, agitation will increase considerably during the nighttime hours. This means that the parents of the child in question can expect to receive a fair degree less sleep than they are normally used to.

Fangs

This is the fourth stage of a child's teething process. It is usually referred to as the "fangs" or "fanging" stage. It is during this time that your child's canine teeth come in, the set of teeth that surround the top and bottom front teeth (the front top two and front bottom four). Your child will suffer from a considerably less amount of pain during this time. This phase generally lasts from the ages of 1 to 2 years and can take an ample amount of time to develop; even much more slowly than the other teeth.

Second Set Of Molars

Nature has saved the worst for last. The second set of molars are the biggest teeth that your child will develop and will be the single most painful set of teeth that your child will experience coming in. As such, expect many late nights and a lot of soothing the child's pain in general. This phenomenon comes in between the ages of 1.5 to 2.5 years. When the second set of molars come in, this is generally a very difficult time for your child, and at this point he or she will be able to communicate with you their problems and give voice to their pain. It is important to address that issue for them.

The process of a child teething is a very difficult one to go through. However, this article has hopefully given you an idea of what you can expect. If you have more questions about your child's teething process, don't hesitate to contact a pediatric dentist to have your questions answered. You can also visit sites like http://www.desmoines-dentalassociates.com to learn more.