The process of teething a child is a big event for every mother. Once they are out, they need to be cared for. What if the baby's tiny teeth start to turn black? With various questions about pediatric dentistry, the correspondent of the newspaper "Bekajon" turned to the candidate of medical sciences, dentist Nodira Nurmatova of the 3rd dental clinic of Uchtepa district. Below you can read a question-and-answer interview that is useful for all young parents.

If the baby's teeth come out late…

- Whether the baby's teeth come out late or early, the parents are worried. Are these cases actually a concern?

- It is known that teeth come out twice: milk teeth and permanent teeth. How the deciduous teeth come out, develop, and whether they develop rapid caries depends largely on the health of the mother during pregnancy. How he ate, what diseases he suffered from, whether he suffered from early and late toxicosis, all these factors affect the process of teething of the child. Milk teeth themselves usually appear from the age of 5-6 months. But there are also cases of tooth extraction from 3-4 months. We even meet babies born with teeth. Teeth can also come out at 9-10 months of age. Their late or early emergence also depends on a genetic factor. Late eruption of teeth is sometimes caused by a lack of calcium. In this case, the child's rash does not last long. In this case, you should definitely consult a pediatrician.

Is the pacifier harmful?

- It is said that babies who are accustomed to a pacifier have crooked teeth. How true is this?

- Just as everything has its own norm, so does the time to suck a pacifier. Some breastfeed their children until they are 3-4 years old. Such children find it difficult to give up breastfeeding until they are 5-6 years old. If possible, it is best not to give the pacifier to a child after the age of one. The sucker has no adverse effects on the teeth. In a child who continues to suckle even after the age of one, malformation of the teeth (the condition in which two rows of teeth touch each other) can be observed.

Caries in children

- Are the teeth of young children also affected by caries?

- If we consider the first cause of caries in deciduous teeth as a genetic factor, the second reason is the condition of the mother during pregnancy. The negative environmental environment should also not be forgotten. It is important to keep in mind whether the child has developed well after birth and what diseases he or she has had. In addition, the hygienic condition of the child's oral cavity is also important. Always monitor what the child is eating. Whenever possible, obaki candies, especially sweets like ‘Chupa-chups’, should not be given to the child. It is better to consume chocolate instead. The reason is that sucking candies remain in the oral cavity for a long time, creating the basis for the appearance of caries. If you give children solid fruits and vegetables, more cone benefits for teeth. Hard fruits harden the gums and also clean the space between the teeth.

- There are mothers who do not pay attention to caries in their baby's baby teeth. In fact, does caries of deciduous teeth affect the health of subsequent teeth?

- Milk should never be indifferent to tooth decay. The earlier it is treated, the better. Caries is the primary disease of the teeth. The next stage is called pulpitis (nerve damage in the dental arteries). If this is also ignored, periodontitis (pus) will form. Many parents do not treat their child’s teeth until the end and come back after the pus is sore. In such a case, it is safe to damage the ankle of a permanent tooth.

Cleaning baby teeth

- At what age should a child be taught to brush his teeth?

- In the previous medical literature it was said that a child should be taught to brush his teeth from the age of two. But in today’s medicine, it is said that care should start with the tooth extraction in the child. At six months or five months, after the baby’s teeth have erupted, the mother should periodically wrap a sterile bandage around her finger to keep the baby’s oral cavity free of milk residue.

For tooth strength…

- What rules should be followed to keep a child's teeth strong?

- First of all, it is necessary to follow the rules of brushing teeth. Proper nutrition is also important. Have more dairy, meaty foods in your baby’s diet, and eat less sweets. If you notice any problems, be sure to consult a dentist.

It is dangerous to pull moving teeth

- When a child's teeth are moving, parents usually pull them out with a string or simply with their fingers. Is it dangerous?

- If the tooth is really moving, there is no danger in this method. When a permanent tooth comes out, the milk erodes the root of the tooth. This is why a fallen deciduous tooth will not have roots, and some parents will even go so far as to think that deciduous teeth are without roots. During tooth exchange, there are cases when the lower teeth come out, but the milk does not move. In this case, of course, it is necessary to go to the surgeon and remove the deciduous tooth.

If the teeth are crooked…

"Not everyone's teeth come out straight." If a child's teeth are crooked, in what ways can they be corrected?

- The permanent teeth themselves may be crooked or the teeth may develop incorrectly. There are ways to correct them when teeth come out. At the age of 5-6 years it is corrected by prosthesis.