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The age at which the first tooth appears differs greatly from child to child. Very occasionally, children are born with one or more teeth. These may need to be removed if they are very loose, as there is a risk that the child could swallow them, or have difficulties with breastfeeding

Other children may not develop any teeth until they are more than a year old. Usually, however, the first tooth - which tends to be in the middle of the lower jaw - appears at around six months of age. The complete set of 20 primary teeth (baby teeth) is usually present by the age of two-and-a-half years.

The first permanent teeth appear at around six years of age. These tend to be the incisors in the middle of the lower jaw and the first permanent molar teeth. The molars come up behind the primMyths about teething

Many things have been attributed to teething: rashes, crying, bad temper, runny noses, extra dirty nappies, etc. None of this can be proven, particularly as so many other things that might influence behaviour are happening in the child's life at the same time. The important thing is not to use teething to explain away what might be the signs of illness.

ary teeth, they do not replace them.

What to do when your child is teething

Some teeth come through with no trouble at all; in other cases, the gum may be sore and red where the tooth is pushing its way out. A child may dribble, gnaw and chew a lot or just be fretful, but it is difficult to tell if this is really due to teething.

It can be helpful to give the child something hard to chew on.

Teething rings that can be cooled in the fridge can be particularly soothing.

Teething gels containing local anathesia can provide some pain relief from sore gums

Sugar-free paracetamol suspension such as Calpol may also be given. Be sure to follow the instructions according to the child's age.

Caring For your Childs Teeth:

Start brushing as soon as teeth appear.

Brush thoroughly twice a day (just before bed is important).

Help your child brush until they are able to do it well by themselves - usually around the age of seven.

Use a fluoride toothpaste and encourage your child to spit after brushing; do not rinse afterwards as this reduces the benefits of the fluoride in the toothpaste.

Use a tiny smear of toothpaste for babies and a pea-sized amount for children.

Young children will swallow the toothpaste; use a children's toothpaste with reduced fluoride until they are able to spit well.

Visit a dentist regularly to get your child used to the surgery.

Reducing your childs sugar intake:

As soon as you start your baby on solids, try to encourage a liking for savoury, rather than sweet tastes.

Reduce the amount of sugary food or drinks you give your child and limit these to mealtimes.

Use stickers, comics, crayons, hair slides, etc, as treats instead of sweets or biscuits.

Only give water or plain milk in a bottle. Juices should be diluted and given in a cup.

Limit fizzy drinks and natural fruit juices as they contain sugar and are acidic. They cause decay and erosion that will, literally, dissolve the teeth.

Do not put anything sweet on dummies/comforters.

The frequency of sugar intake is more important than the quantity; if you give sweets as treats, ensure they are all eaten at the same time.

Ask for sugar-free medicines.

Read labels carefully. Sugar may be listed as glucose, sucrose, honey, dextrose, maltose, fructose, hydrolysed starch or syrup. Remember that maltodextrin, invest sugar, honey, raw sugar, cane sugar, muscavado and fruit juices all cause decay. Remember that some drinks labelled as being ‘tooth – friendly’ may still contain significant quantities of sugar harmful to teeth.

Other Tips For Healthy Teeth

Every time even small amounts of sugar are consumed, the acid level in the mouth falls to a level where it can cause dental decay for about half an hour. For this reason, it is not recommended to brush teeth immediately after something sweet or acidic since the teeth are weakened and brushing 'scours' the surface of the enamel. It's a better idea to wait half an hour after eating before brushing.

It is also useful to chew sugar-free chewing gum after eating as this encourages the flow of saliva, which naturally buffers the acids that cause dental decay.

Alternatively, a small piece of cheese after eating has also been shown to be helpful.

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Ten Reasons to Prevent Child Abuse

1) Child abuse can be fatal. Each year, an average of three children a day are fatal victims of maltreatment. The vast majority of these children are under the age of one. In Indiana in 2003, there were 51 children who died as a result of child abuse and neglect. For more details of the deaths in Indiana, click here.

2) Child abuse stymies a child's normal growth and development. The emotional and physical damage children suffer from abuse and neglect is extensive. Documented consequences of abuse include chronic health problems, cognitive and language disorders, and socio-emotional problems, such as low self-esteem, lack of trust, and poor relationships with adults and peers.

3) Child abuse is costly for many social institutions. Remediation of the immediate consequences of serious physical abuse alone costs child welfare agencies, hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities millions of dollars annually. For a detailed report on the costs of child abuse, click here.

4) Child abuse costs continue to multiply over time. For example, children killed as a result of abuse or neglect never have the opportunity to contribute to society. In the past five years these deaths cost more than $3 billion in lost future productivity.

5) Child abuse victims often repeat the violent acts that they experienced on their own children. Although some victims can overcome the scars of their abuse, child abuse victims are six times more likely to become abusive parents than non-abused children are.

6) Treatment services, while critical, are often ineffective in permanently altering parental behaviors. Program evaluations have found that even sophisticated clinical demonstration projects, often consisting of weekly contact for twelve to eighteen months, only eliminate the future likelihood for physical abuse or neglect for less than half their clients.

7) Prevention programs targeted at parents before they become abusive or neglectful reduce the likelihood for future maltreatment. Home visitor programs for new parents have consistently demonstrated the most positive outcomes. Specific gains include improved mother-infant bonding, enhanced parenting skills, and more consistent use of health care services. Recipients of these services also have demonstrated a reduced rate of child abuse when compared to comparable groups of parents not receiving services.

8) Prevention programs targeted at children can improve a child's awareness of how best to avoid child abuse and other unsafe practices. Repeated reviews of numerous evaluations of these programs indicate that such efforts can result in increased knowledge for children about safety rules and what they should do if they are being abused. Further, the programs create an environment in which children can more easily disclose prior or ongoing maltreatment.

9) Child abuse prevention efforts serve as a way to combat other social problems of concern to the public and to policy makers. Research has found a strong correlation between a history of abuse and a variety of adult problem behaviors, including substance abuse, juvenile and adult crime, and poor social adjustment. The consistent expansion of prevention services may well lead to the eventual reduction of these problems.

10) Child abuse prevention creates a more compassionate society, one which places a high value on the welfare of children. Insuring the safe and secure rearing of the next generation requires the efforts of all policy makers and all citizens. To the extent all are involved in the battle to prevent child abuse, all are made more aware of the need to nurture human potential in all that we do.

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Mental health days?

My boys were allowed 2 days a year to take off from school, just because. I have a firm belief that we all need to do that every now and again! They never abused the rule, never tried to take more than one, and never pretended to be sick in order to stay home.