Patient's question:
What should I do if my child is not getting teeth? I have been supplementing calcium, but it doesn't seem to help. About the previous treatment and effectiveness: The doctor examined and said the child is calcium deficient. What kind of assistance is needed: Why is my child not getting teeth at fourteen months? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
It's not okay to only supplement with calcium for the baby. It's essential to carefully check how much vitamin D is lacking. If there's a deficiency in vitamin D, the body will never be able to properly metabolize and utilize calcium effectively. Your child's delayed teething could be a sign of vitamin D deficiency rickets. I'm not sure about other symptoms, such as a late-closing fontanelle, delayed walking, or a protruding costal margin, etc. Therefore, it's crucial to address the vitamin D deficiency.