How many teeth should a child have at 2 years old
Teething is often accompanied bydeterioration of the baby's health. He becomes capricious, sleeps poorly, refuses to eat. His temperature rises, his gums hurt. Therefore, mothers carefully monitor the appearance of new teeth and want to know how many more units to wait until the norm.
How many teeth should a child have at 2 years old- a question that worries loving parents. Photo: Getty According to WHO standards, a child has 16 to 20 teeth by the age of 2. If by this time there are fewer teeth, or they are growing in the wrong order, it is too early to panic. Three-year-olds usually already have a full set of teeth - 20 pieces. If the pediatrician regularly examines the child, and the mother follows the doctor's advice on choosing foods, vitamins and microelements, then there is no need to worry. Ideally, a two-year-old can boast of upper and lower:
- incisors;
- lateral incisors;
- fangs;
- the first molars;
Some children have second molars - the chewing teeth on the top and bottom - that appear before 26 months on the lower jaw and before 33 months on the upper jaw. If a two-year-old doesn't have them yet, that's okay.
Why the number of baby teeth is less than normal
Baby teeth are not always present in two-year-oldscorrespond to the standard. There can be 12 of them, or even less, they can grow out of sequence or with gaps. This is not considered a pathology. Remember that each baby has his own pace of development. The order and speed of eruption are influenced by various factors:
- genetics;
- nutrition and vitamins;
- the appearance of the first tooth; the earlier it appeared, the more teeth will grow by 2 years, and vice versa;
- ecology;
- immunity.
It's time to worry if teeth don't appear for too long, or if a two-year-old has only 2-4. The appearance and condition of new teeth are negatively affected by:
- Sucking on a pacifier for a long time has a negative effect on the bite;
- lack of vitamins and minerals in the diet;
- sweet drinks - in order not to create a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria, children should not be given sweetened drinks at night, give them clean water;
- lack of oral care;
- too little load on the jaws - you shouldn't feed your baby only puree.
However, with strong deviations it is betterconsult a doctor. This will help to notice pathology or carious teeth in time, which must be treated. If damaged first teeth are left unattended, permanent teeth will suffer. To get a Hollywood smile, teach your child to take care of their teeth. Thanks to proper nutrition and care, nature will take its toll: by the age of 3, all teeth will grow healthy and even.
