What are eye teeth in a child?

How to Reduce Teething Pain

Fever and pain can be reduced by:

massage the gums where tooth eruption is expected;
the gums can be lubricated with an anesthetic;
give the child a vasoconstrictor if the child has a runny nose;
if the temperature rises above +38C, then the child should be given an antipyretic in the form of a sweet syrup.

Usually, the eruption of baby teeth occurs without complications. In some cases, a complication may occur that is caused by:

Presence of a dental cyst.
When the baby tooth has not yet come out, but it is supported by a permanent tooth.
When a fang erupts, it is out of place in the dentition.

Teething. Retention and traction of canines

Impacted teeth are teeth that either have not grown at all or have only partially erupted. Most often, this problem occurs with wisdom teeth. Then the surgeon simply removes them.

But what to do if, for example, fangs could not erupt? A good doctor will try to avoid removal and will prescribe traction.

Why can a canine tooth be impacted?

Small jaw, which means there is not enough space for teeth
Early loss of milk precursor
Abnormal position of the permanent tooth germ
Consequences of pulpitis of a baby tooth

A tooth is completely impacted when it is difficult to detect by palpation. Then an x-ray helps. The semi-retained tooth is not completely hidden under the gum. It can be detected during a routine examination and through diagnostics. A noticeable gap between the teeth or a “mound” on the gum is a strong argument in favor of contacting a therapist, and then an orthodontist.

Treat immediately!

An impacted canine may not cause any discomfort, but may disturb the bite. It cannot be ignored. The “hidden” tooth tends to erupt, so over time it begins to pose a danger. It puts pressure on other teeth, destroying them, and can cause inflammation.

Stages of treatment

Surgical. The doctor carefully opens the tooth, making a small incision in the gum.
Orthodontic. A special system is attached to the exposed tooth, which is fixed to the braces and gradually extends the fang.

An impacted tooth must be removed if it has become a source of infection. But in other cases, the doctor tries to preserve it. It is important to carry out the necessary treatment in a timely manner, otherwise the neighboring teeth will have to be removed over time.

Surgeon's work

Proper surgical opening of the tooth is a very important stage of treatment. First, a thorough examination is carried out, including a computed tomography scan. The doctor takes into account the patient’s age, structural features of the dental system and the availability of space in the dentition.

What does the surgeon study before surgery?

Location of blood vessels
Tooth depth
Proximity of nerves to the tooth
Placement of impacted tooth

The problem requires complex treatment. Therefore, the orthodontist and surgeon plan subsequent procedures together.

Bite correction

An impacted canine is rarely the only dental problem. It occurs in conjunction with other malocclusions. The doctor faces a difficult task - to straighten the teeth and integrate the impacted tooth into the dentition. The result of his work should be not only aesthetic, but also functional. The ideal solution would be a braces system.

Locks are attached to the teeth to hold the archwire. It is she who moves the teeth, gently influencing them. At first, soft arches are used, and over time they are replaced by harder ones. It is necessary to create additional space for the impacted tooth and only then pull it out.

In addition to the main brace system, additional devices will be required: elastic chains and rods, metal springs and straps, buttons. With these tools, the impacted tooth begins to be pulled out with a very small but constant impact. By the end of treatment, the doctor details the position of the canine and eliminates other dental anomalies. This treatment takes some time. But the result is worth the effort. This is not only a beautiful smile, but also good health.

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Eye teeth in older children

Permanent eye teeth erupt in children aged 9-12 years. Normal eye tooth eruption should occur painlessly. If pain still bothers the child, it may be caused by:

the presence of infection in the oral cavity;
periodontal disease;
development of dental caries.

The eye teeth may erupt in a crooked manner. Orthodontic treatment helps correct abnormal tooth growth. If a tooth erupts and grows incorrectly, it is removed on the advice of a dentist. After removing an eye tooth, it must be immediately replaced with a prosthetic so as not to disrupt the integrity of the dentition and not to impair the process of chewing food.

The appearance of a second row of teeth in the jaw

Each canine, incisor and molar has its own place, but sometimes a child's permanent teeth begin to form a second row. This often happens when the milky ones have not yet fallen out, but the radical ones have already begun to appear. An undeveloped jaw that provides too little room for growth can also be a source of the problem. The third reason is that the incisors and canines in the second row are “superfluous”, or supernumerary.

The second row of teeth is not only inconvenient, but also unsightly, so the problem needs to be solved. A baby tooth that does not fall out in time can be removed in the clinic. If the reason for the formation of the second row is underdevelopment of the jaw, then the dentist can remove several teeth and install braces on the remaining ones.

How to reduce pain in an eye tooth using traditional medicine

Dental treatment of the eye tooth can be supplemented with treatment with traditional medicine. Typically, after visiting a dentist in a specialized clinic, they advise the following:

Dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda or salt in a glass of warm water. Rinse your mouth with this solution several times a day.
Prepare a decoction of medicinal herbs: chamomile, sage, or make an infusion of oak bark. Rinse your mouth with prepared decoctions and infusions several times a day.

The eruption of eye teeth in children should occur under the supervision of a pediatric dentist. Adults who have problems with their eye teeth should also see a dentist.

Features of the period.

By the age of 9, the child’s upper and lower incisors and first permanent molars erupt in the child’s dentition. The dentition still contains primary canines and molars. The permanent incisors are normally positioned evenly in the dentition without “protrusion” or “sagging” to the side.

By the age of 10, the process of formation of the roots of permanent teeth that have already erupted in the oral cavity (first molar, central and lateral incisors) is completed. These teeth are “stabilized” in the bone tissue.

At 9–10 years of age, the roots of the 4th milk tooth (1st primary molar) are reabsorbed and replaced with the 4th permanent tooth (1st premolar) first on the upper and then on the lower jaw. From 10 to 12 years of age, the roots of the 5th primary tooth (2nd primary molar) and primary canine begin to be reabsorbed and replaced by the 2nd premolar and permanent canine, respectively. The permanent canine is the last one to erupt.

By the age of 12–13 years, the replacement of baby teeth with permanent teeth is completed. There should be 24 teeth in the dentition: 12 on each jaw.

The child is 9 years old: his upper and lower permanent central and lateral incisors and first molars have erupted. The milk chewing teeth and fangs are still motionless, although the resorption of their roots has already begun.

Typical problems.

NORMALLY, the permanent incisors are located “evenly” in the dentition without “protrusion” or “sagging” to the side. This indicates a harmoniously occurring process of physiological replacement of milk teeth with permanent ones.

If there has been early removal of baby teeth in children and, as a result, permanent chewing teeth are displaced forward, improper closure of the dentition occurs and crowding of teeth appears in the area of the frontal and chewing teeth.

A common problem in the period from 9 to 12 years is poor oral hygiene, which is associated with the characteristics of the psychological development of children. As a result, caries develops in “young” permanent teeth. Most often, the 6th chewing teeth (1st molars) are affected in the area of fissures (natural depressions of the teeth located between the cusps of the tooth).

Fissure caries, remaining unnoticed, develops rapidly and is quickly complicated by inflammation of the nerve of the tooth (pulpitis).

PHOTO: The child's lower permanent incisors erupted in the second row. In this situation, it is necessary to free up space by removing the mobile baby teeth so that the permanent teeth can take the correct position in the dental arch.

Temperature during teething: causes, duration

When teething, the child's body experiences severe stress and reacts to this with an increased temperature. In order not to confuse a common cold and teething fever, you need to know what exactly happens when teeth are cut.

The reason for the increase in temperature during teething Temperature does not just happen. The child’s body reacts in this way to the inflammation of the gums, through which the tooth will soon emerge. At this time, immunity at the site of the future tooth decreases, and various microorganisms begin to become active, which also cause fever. Up to a year, teething occurs more or less calmly and does not cause severe inconvenience, but after a year, when fangs begin to erupt, which take longer to appear, the baby may experience pain, accompanied by fever, for up to several weeks. Often the temperature rises not because of inflammation of the gums, but because of viruses that have entered the body or infection due to reduced immunity. The body uses it to fight them, because they are not able to exist at high temperatures, so they die.

How much can the temperature rise? How much the temperature rises is individual for each organism. Normally, it can vary from 37.5 to 38.5 degrees. It is necessary to measure the temperature every half hour or hour, because in young children it can rise very quickly because their body is not yet able to properly exchange heat. If the temperature begins to reach 39 degrees, you must immediately call an ambulance, because this may mean the appearance of various complications.

Duration Regardless of the examples given, all organisms react differently, so for different children everything can develop according to its own scenario. Usually the temperature lasts 2-3 days and disappears when the tooth erupts. There are also cases when the temperature lasts for 5 or even 7 days, and the temperature can rise and disappear completely after a few hours. Be that as it may, a doctor still needs to be called to examine the baby. To exclude complications and a number of other diseases, so that if something happens, they can be treated as early as possible.

What are the symptoms besides fever? Temperature is not the only sign of teething. At the same time, a runny nose may occur due to the spread of swelling from the gums to the nasal mucosa. This happens when the upper teeth erupt. Also one of the symptoms is excessive salivation and weak stool of the baby.

What symptoms should you be wary of? Due to reduced immunity, the child’s body is not able to fight many viruses and infections. The following signs may indicate their presence: • the nose is very stuffy, and snot flows from it in large quantities. This means that rhinitis has joined the edema, it must be treated; • diarrhea. Very rarely it appears along with a temperature, but it still happens. This could mean some kind of intestinal infection acquired by the baby through toys; • cough. Due to severe drooling, children do not always have time to swallow saliva, so they can sometimes choke on it, resulting in coughing. If the cough is repeated systematically and there are signs of sputum, then inflammation of the respiratory tract has been added to the temperature; • reddened throat. In addition to the nasal mucosa, swelling can also spread to the mucous membranes of the throat. This may mean the appearance of pharyngitis or acute respiratory infections; • nausea and vomiting. They occur at a very high temperature, perhaps this is a symptom of an intestinal infection or damage to the nervous system. If your baby exhibits these signs, you should immediately consult a doctor who will prescribe the necessary treatment, regardless of the presence of fever.

What measures to take in case of high temperature? Many parents begin to give antipyretic and antiviral drugs when the temperature rises slightly. This cannot be done, because you need to allow the body to fight the virus on its own. Abuse of such drugs can lead to addiction, and the body will not be able to cope with infections and viruses on its own in the future. Pediatricians advise not to lower the temperature until it reaches 38 degrees, because you need to let the body fight. If the effectiveness of antipyretic drugs is low, you can wipe the baby with slightly cool water or rub it with an alcohol solution with the addition of vinegar. Sometimes parents resort to a method such as homeopathy, but with the help of these remedies they will not be able to effectively reduce the temperature, although they can generally improve the condition of the baby. If the temperature does not subside for more than 3 days, you should consult a doctor.

Is it possible to walk when there is a fever? If the baby’s health is normal and the temperature is not too high, then a walk in the fresh air will only bring benefits. Only the child needs to be dressed according to the weather. You need to walk calmly so that he doesn’t get overtired. Even if you are sure that the temperature is a consequence of teething, you still need to call a doctor who will make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment. Self-medication in this case is unacceptable, because if you make a mistake, you can harm the baby’s health.