Posterior teeth are generally referred to as molars. Gum pain during the eruption of molars in a 7 year old child is usually due to the fact that the molars are large, and some of the gums covering the surface of the teeth are squeezed in the process of eruption, resulting in pain, which is usually a normal phenomenon. It is usually normal. However, it can also develop into an impaction. It can be treated by ice, medication and surgery.
1. Ice: Applying ice to the painful gum area can make the local blood vessels contract and reduce the pain sensation of the gums, thus relieving the pain.
2. Medication: If the pain cannot be relieved by icing, anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be used as prescribed by the doctor to relieve the pain symptoms.
3. Surgical treatment: If the molars have not erupted for a long time, there may be obstruction. Compound chlorhexidine gargle, 3% hydrogen peroxide solution can be used for gargling to relieve local inflammation and pain. If necessary, surgical treatment can be carried out to remove excess gums to ensure the normal eruption of teeth and reduce pain.
The pain of teeth grinding in 7-year-old children can be accompanied by low fever, increased salivation, irritability and other phenomena, which are common symptoms of teething, and generally can gradually subside with the eruption of teeth. If the above symptoms worsen, or the emergence of blocked teeth, etc., parents are advised to bring their children to the doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of a professional doctor for treatment.