Patient's question:
Medical Description: The child's first tooth appeared at 9 months, and by 11 months, they had only 6 teeth. Even now, at 17 months, the seventh tooth has not come in. What could be the reason? Medical History and Treatment Effects: No treatment has been done. Desired Help: What methods can help the child grow their teeth?Doctor's answer:
Some babies start teething at 4 months, while others may not get their first tooth until after 10 months. Parents should not worry that it is due to calcium deficiency and should not give their babies calcium supplements blindly. Pay attention to the growth of your child's milk teeth and permanent teeth, and see a dentist regularly to identify and address any issues early on. If parents notice that a permanent tooth has grown next to a milk tooth but the milk tooth has not fallen out, resulting in double rows of teeth, they should take the child to the hospital as soon as possible to remove the retained milk tooth. Correct any bad habits in children promptly, such as thumb-sucking, tongue-thrusting, biting fingers or pencils, or licking teeth with the tongue. These bad habits can all affect the growth of the child's teeth and lead to misalignment.