when should i worry about my infant having no teeth?

Answer 1

Well, I'd say when they are reaching two years old, you should maybe be a little concerned but not worried. The average age for children to get teeth is between 6-12 months. However, every child is different. You didn't say if your baby was premature or anything b/c that's a factor also. Since you didn't say anything, I'd consider it a "normal" baby.

If you feel that your baby is developing a bit behind, talk to a doctor and they'll be able to check for sure to make sure nothing is wrong. But really, enjoy the toothless grin! It's great that my almost 15 month old is only missing her two year molars, but I also remember when she's smile and show nothing but gums...it made her look baby-like...and she got her first teeth at 3 months.

Good luck!!!!

Answer 2

Having No Teeth

Answer 3

Babies don't start teething until about 2 months old and up. Some babies the first tooth can come as early as 4-5 months, but some remain toothless until 9-11 months before the first tooth shows up. So it is nothing to worry about.

Answer 4

Our second child didn't have any teeth when she was 15 months old, so we went to the dentist to have her checked out. She got x-rays done and she did have teeth, but a callous had formed on her gums that was making it more difficult for her teeth to break through.

The dentist was not concerned at all. He said she wasn't the oldest child he'd seen without teeth. He said he had a 21 month old come in without teeth and it was fine.

If your pediatrician has other reasons to be concerned about your child's development, he might refer you to a dentist, but chances are that everything is fine.

If your child is over a year old, try to give him or her some "rough" textured foods like chicken nuggets, cheerios, toasted bread, etc. That's what our dentist reccommended for our daughter. She finally cut 2 teeth at the same time when she was 18 months old. She's got a mouthful of beautiful teeth now!

Susan
www.JoyFilledHome.com

Answer 5

My kid is 12 months and has 1 tooth. I was worried about it so I asked at her 9 and 12 month appointments and the doctor said its actually better for the teeth to come in later because it means the mouth will be bigger, thus making more room for teeth and less chance of permanent teeth being crowded. I would suggest you speak to your child's healthcare practitioner at the next appointment to allay your fears.

Answer 6

Babies can get their first tooth as early as 3 months, or as late as 12 months. My baby just cut her first tooth, and she is 9 months old. It's really not uncommon though, if your baby reaches his or her 1st birthday with a gummy smile. If you keep your child going to regular well-baby doctor visits, you shouldn't have any worries. The pediatricians look for teeth and will let you know if there is any concern.

Answer 7

I thought my son's teeth would never come in, but they did! When he finally started getting them he got them in 4 at a time. My best friends daughter got hers very late too. Don't worry, every child is different, and I have yet to see a child that has to wear dentures because their teeth never came in!

Answer 8

I'm not exactly sure, but if it makes you feel any better, my son didn't get any until about 10 months and my hus didn't get any until the day after his first birthday. I wish you had said if you baby was a preemie. It usually takes them longer.

Answer 9

never, mine got teeth at 4 months, my sisters didnt until hers were a yr old. all kids are different

Answer 10

If the first teeth haven't appeared by his/her first birthday, your doctor may schedule x-rays to make sure they are there under the gums.