Patient's question:
My son is almost eight months old, and he still hasn't gotten his first tooth. What's going on?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the timing of a child's teething is primarily determined by genetic factors. Typically, children begin to teethe around 6 to 7 months of age. Early teething children may start teething at around 4 months, while late teething children may not start until around 10 months. In some cases, children may not get their first milk tooth until after their first birthday. This is related to the speed of bone growth during infancy.