Patient's question:
Grew up, at birth, there were already two teeth in the lower jaw with a slight sign of eruption, and until now, only these two teeth have grown in. The elders say that children at even months like six months or eight months should get their teeth. What's wrong with my baby? Is it normal? What should I do?2. Recently, the baby always sleeps on her stomach at night. Every time, she has to sleep on her stomach first, fall asleep, and then be turned over to sleep on her back or on her side. Why does the baby suddenly prefer sleeping on her stomach? Will it have any impact?
Doctor's answer:
Based on the information you provided, it is likely that your baby is teething normally. Teething typically begins between 4 to 10 months after birth, with the lower teeth emerging before the upper teeth. Around 9 months, the upper central incisors and upper lateral incisors usually erupt, and around 12 months, the lower lateral incisors follow. By the age of 2.5 years, all primary teeth should have erupted. There is significant individual variation in the timing and order of primary tooth eruption, which can be influenced by generational inheritance, endocrine factors, and the texture of food. Sleep positions vary from person to person, and many people dislike sleeping on their stomachs, but it has no impact on health. I believe it is best to let nature take its course.