Patient's question:
My child is almost 9 months old. I don't know why their teeth haven't come in yet. Is this a problem? What kind of assistance would you like: wondering if this is normal?...Doctor's answer:
Some babies start teething early, while others start late, and this is all normal. There's no need to worry. Healthy babies usually begin teething around six to seven months after birth. Some parents see that their child is almost eight and a half months old and hasn't started teething yet, and they become very anxious, fearing the baby might be calcium-deficient, which could prevent the teeth from growing. As a result, some parents blindly give their children fish liver oil and calcium supplements.In fact, this behavior is often harmful to the child's health. This is because the timing of teething cannot be accurately determined solely based on whether a child is teething early or late. The timing of teething is primarily influenced by genetic factors passed down through generations. Some children start teething as early as four months after birth, while others may not get their first milk teeth until they are ten months old. If a child still hasn't gotten their first milk tooth by the time they are ten months old, there's no need to panic. As long as the child is in good health and has no other issues, it's perfectly fine for their first milk tooth to appear a week later. As long as you pay attention to feeding, provide appropriate and timely complementary foods, and get plenty of sunlight, the baby's teeth will naturally grow in.