Patient's question:
The baby is nine months old and has not yet teething. Mostly, they rely on feeding, with breastfeeding being secondary. They have been taking calcium powder since birth. During the check-up, their weight and height are normal, and their overall health is good. The only issue is the lack of teething. I don’t know why this is happening. I hope the experts can provide some guidance.Doctor's answer:
? Infants can start teething as early as 4 months, but most begin around 6 months. Teeth typically erupt in pairs. The first to appear are the lower front teeth (central incisors), followed by the upper front teeth, then the lateral incisors, and later the premolars and canines. Finally, the molars emerge. By the age of 3, all 20 baby teeth are usually fully erupted.The timing of a baby's first tooth varies, and it is normal for it to appear between 4 and 12 months. If a child has not yet teched by age 1, there is no need to worry too much as long as other development is normal. In rare cases, delayed teething may be due to metabolic disorders, but this is usually accompanied by other symptoms.
The order of teething is influenced by genetics, calcium levels in the body, and whether there are any defects in the baby teeth.