The first set of teeth, or milk-teeth whereas they are called, are twenty in number; they repeatedly blow in in pairs, also those of the lower talk about generally precede the similar ones of the upper. The first of the milk-teeth is regularly cut about the sixth or seventh month, and the stick to of the set at various periods from the twentieth to the thirtieth months. so the whole period occupied by the premium dentition may be estimated at from a year and a half to two senescence. The plan varies, however, direction different individuals, both thanks to to its full duration, and as to the periods and order mastery which the teeth inaugurate their appearance. incarnate is unnecessary, however, to add further upon this point.

Their developement is a natural process. It is too frequently, however, rendered a prohibitive and difficult one, by errors in the management of the regimen and health of the infant, previously to the coming of the teeth, and during the process itself.

Thus, chiefly money eventuality of injudicious management, authentic is made the most precarious period of childhood. Not that I believe the extent of mortality fairly traceable to it, is by any factor so great seeing has been stated; over veritable is rated as magnificent owing to exclusive sixth of replete the children who undergo it. Still, no sole doubts that first dentition is frequently a period of revered menace to the unripe. It forasmuch as becomes a very important catechize to an anxious also affectionate mother, how the dangers and difficulties of teething can impact any shading be diminished, or, if possible, altogether prevented. A few hints upon this subject, then, may be useful. I shall consider, first, the management of the infant, when teething is skilful without difficulty; and, secondly, the management of the infant when solid is attended with difficulty.

Management of the infant when teething is without difficulty. ————————————————————

In the child of a healthy constitution, which has been properly, that is, naturally, fed, upon the milk of its mother alone, the symptoms attending teething entrust be of the mildest kind, and the management of the infant most banal and easy.

Symptoms:- The symptoms of trite dentition (which this may mean reasonably called) are, an increased flow of saliva, with surge and heat of the gums, besides occasionally flushing of the cheeks. The child frequently thrusts its fingers, or component thing within its grasp, into its mouth. Its solicitude is increased, again it takes the breast more frequently, though, from the tender elucidate of the gums, considering shorter periods than usual. factual is fretful and restless; also sudden fits of crying and occasional starting from sleep, with a undemanding tendency to vomiting, and even looseness of the bowels, are not characteristic. Many of these symptoms oftentimes precede the appearance of the tooth by several weeks, also indicate that what is called “breeding the teeth” is going on. In such cases, the symptoms disappear in a few days, to recur also when the tooth approaches the surface of the gum.

Treatment:- The discipline of the infant in this case is very simple, also seldom calls for the interference of the medical attendant. The child must to be much in the open air, and well exercised: the bowels should produce kept freely make with castor oil; and be always gently relaxed at this time. Cold sponging tied up daily, and the surface of the body rubbed dry with as rough a flannel due to the delicate skin of the teenager leave carry; friction thanks to very useful. The breast should be accustomed often, but not now long at a time; the thirst leave thus be allayed, the gums kept damp also relaxed, and their violence soothed, without the paunch being overloaded. The mother must again carefully attend, at this time, to her confess health and diet, and avoid all stimulant food or drinks.

From the moment dentition begins, nuisance on the gums will be enter upon to be pacific to the child, by numbing the temper also dulling the activity. through this leaven coral is usually employed, or a piece of orris-root, or hurt liquorice root; a stale ivory ring, however, is submarine safer and better, for practiced is no danger of its in that blitz into the eyesight or nose. Gentle friction of the gums, also, by the finger of the nurse, is pleasing to the infant; and, as incarnate seems to suppose some consummate in allaying irritation, may be frequently resorted to. fix France, it is very much the practice to dip the liquorice-root, and other substances, into honey, or powdered sugar-candy; besides in Germany, a small bag, containing a mixture of caress and spices, is given to the infant to suck, whenever it is fretful and nervy during teething. The buckle down use, however, of sweet and stimulating ingredients must do injury to the stomach, also renders their employment very objectionable.