Patient's question:
My little one at home, their teething is particularly slow. Everyone says it's time to supplement with calcium. How should I supplement with calcium? Is there any good method?Doctor's answer:
Genetic factors, such as late tooth eruption in the father, mother, or within three generations at home. Eating too soft or delicate food may make it less likely for babies to chew, as chewing stimulates tooth eruption. Rickets caused by vitamin D deficiency, when calcium or vitamin D is lacking, can lead to delayed tooth eruption. Vitamin D and calcium supplements, increased outdoor activities, sun exposure, and proper dietary intake can help, followed by observation. Absence of tooth roots, if a baby has no teeth after 14 months, consider underdeveloped tooth roots and seek timely oral mucosal examination at a hospital.