What Causes Delayed Tooth Eruption In A Child?

Posted on Wed, 17 Aug 2016

Question: My niece is turned 1 year old and she didnt get her teeth. Is it Normal?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not normal. Needs to be examined.

Detailed Answer:
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The first teeth (the lower middle teeth) usually start erupting at around 6-7 months. It is expected to have erupted by 1 year of age and so I would not consider it normal. What is concerning is whether the teeth have been formed under the gums. If the formation is proper, eruption is just a matter of time and you need not worry about it. But in order to confirm that you need to take her to a dentist who would be able to ascertain that things are proceeding fine. As of now, you should regularly massage her gums with your finger.

Let me know if I could help further.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj