Is it normal for a baby be toothless at almost 11months? I'm very worried?

Answer 1

although it is not the "norm" it is perfectally normal. My oldest did not get her first tooth until she was 16 months old, she is 20 yrs old now w/ great teeth!

Answer 2

There is nothing normal when it comes to babies. There are only averages. Although most children have atleast 4 teeth or more by age 1, it is not strange for a baby to have none.
They say if a child has no teeth by 1 yr to go to the doctors for an evaluation, even at that, what is the worst thing that can happen.
They will come in, don't worry. Maybe they will all come in together, that happens to some babies. Give it another month and check with your doctor.
Does your baby show any signs of teething?

Answer 3

The average baby starts cutting teeth around 5 to six months. It is normal for a baby to be toothless at almost 11 months, it's just not something you usually hear about. However, it is unusual for a baby to be 2 months old and have nearly 3 teeth. Now that isn't what I'd call normal.

Answer 4

Yes and no. As a doctor, I have seen it before. But to be on the safe side take him to a pediatric dentist. Most dentists want to send them to a Periodontist, which deals with that. Now to your worries, some children just develop differently than others. It does not mean something is wrong. Your child may have tough gums and it make take a little more effort for his or her teeth to come through. Just like with speech, some children don't speak till they're toddlers.

As a parent myself to a 4-year-old, I let her drink from the bottle too long and it caused MAJOR dental problems resulting in oral surgery so even though you may get tired of hearing the old, "Don't let him drink from the bottle too long." speech, don't.

When you put your child too bed at night or down for a nap, try not to use a bottle too much. Try soft music or singing. It's better on the gums.

I am sure your child is fine and healthy. Take him to a dentist and get a check up and all will be well.

Good Luck!!

Answer 5

I don't know if you can call it normal but it isn't rare either. Some kids are over one and still toothless. It is something that should be watched, of course, but don't panic.
Sometimes if you give them harder things to bite on or teething rings that are cold and hard it helps to get those teeth to break through.
But beware! When they do come in, they will probably be fast and furious, one right after the other.
Then you will wish you hadn't worried so much. Get some sleep while you can; you could be up....a lot!

Answer 6

Don't be worried. I was told the longer they are under the gums the less worry of cavities. I have three children and they all started teething around 9 months and didn't get a first tooth until around 12 to 13 months. And if you are breast feeding it's a blessing. Don't worry baby will have strong healthy teeth.

Answer 7

There really is no "norm". What may be normal for one kid, may not be for yours. Just because there may be a bunch of kids getting teeth before they're one, it may not be what your child will do. My daughter had all her teeth in before she was 1, my son took until almost 2 to get all of his- turns out his gums are a little tougher than hers. Both of them were bald as cue balls until about 2 1/2. My daughter spoke in complete sentences before 1, and I blamed the fact that my son didn't until almost 2 on the fact that I didn't do the same things with him that I did with her- until I was told that every child is born into a new family- oh and my wife insists it's because girls are just smarter. It's perfectly normal. If you are concerned, talk with a pediatric dentist or a pediatrician. Lookat all the things your child can do, and be patient he or she will do things at their own pace without telling you when to expect it. Good luck!

Answer 8

It is perfectly fine that your baby is toothless! The later the teeth come in, usually the healthier they are. When they start coming they won't quit. Enjoy the restful nights.

Answer 9

Don/t worry it is perfectly fine for your baby to have no teeth yet. All baby's develop at different times my little sister didn't cut her first tooth until she was 14 mos and my son was 12 mos when he cut his. Give it time and if you are still concern take the baby to the dentist and let him have a look.

Answer 10

I was the same way... my daughter just turned eleven months on sunday. and I would check her gums everyday to see if there were any teeth wanting to come out.... I checked her gums sunday night and she FINALLY has one coming through... BUt I thinkg it can take up to 1 year or maybe a little older before one comes through...

If she does not have one by time she is 12 months I would talk with the babies DR.

Answer 11

All kids get teeth at different ages. My daughter was 10 months old, my son cut his first tooth on his first birthday. I've heard the longer it takes the better the teeth. Relax, your baby's normal.