Should I be worried my 16 month old daughter has only 2 teeth?

Question

My 16 year old daughter only has 2 teeth. She got those when she was a year old and I see no signs of other teeth coming in anytime soon. Should I be worried?

My 16 month old daughter only has 2 teeth. She got those when she was a year old and I see no signs of other teeth coming in anytime soon. Should I be worried?

Answer 1

No, not yet.
Many children don't get all there teeth until 2.
The average amount of teeth for a baby of this age to have is between 2-12.
My cousin is 2 and hasn't got all of his yet, so no need to worry.
They say the later a childs teeth come trough the better teeth they will have.
If you are worried you could always go and see you doctor.
xx

Answer 2

Here is a link to a page on when kids should get teeth:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_developmental-milestones-teething_6574.bc?Ad=com.bc.common.AdInfo%406b676c21
http://www.babycenter.com/viewArticle.htm;jsessionid=C7F4147EE12B13C51059073F63C6D5DE.01-01?articleId=6574&page=2

Another page says,
"When do children begin to get teeth?
Most children will get their first tooth between the age of 5 and 9 months, but some children are born with a tooth. By the time they are 12 months old, most babies have the top and bottom 4 front teeth. If no teeth have appeared by 12 months, a dentist should be consulted.

The first molars appear at about one year of age and are the teeth that can cause the most discomfort as they come through.

By two-and-a-half years, most children will have 20 milk or ‘baby’ teeth. These teeth will be lost from 6 years of age to make way for their permanent or adult teeth. The first of the permanent teeth to appear are the lower first molars (‘6-year-old molars’), followed by the front (incisor) teeth.

What happens when a baby tooth breaks through?
The skin over the tooth will become red and swollen, and the gum may feel hard. Some babies find this painful and uncomfortable.

Most babies have a compulsion to put their fists or objects into their mouths to chew on and rub against their gums.

Teething problems
For some children teething also causes a loss of appetite, excessive dribbling, loose bowel movements and/or skin rashes. The child may be restless when awake, and have difficulty sleeping.

Treating the pain
To help reduce the pain associated with teething the following measures may be useful.

Gently massage or press on your baby's gum with a clean, wet finger. If this obviously upsets your child do not continue.
Give your baby something cold to suck or chew on. You can also buy plastic teething rings which you cool and then give to your child to chew on. Some yogurt or fruit straight from the fridge can also be soothing.
Prevent skin rashes on the face by wiping away dribble with a clean cloth and applying a protective barrier cream.
Some children are more susceptible to nappy rash when they are teething. Change dirty nappies regularly, and wash the baby's skin well after a bowel motion.
Rub a teething gel on to the gums if the child is very upset. Use as directed on the packet. Teething gels can be bought over the counter at your local pharmacy.
Occasionally, children may require paracetamol or ibuprofen to control pain and/or fever. Use strictly as directed on the bottle. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before doing this.
When to see a doctor
Teething may cause your baby to be mildly off-colour but it does not cause serious illness. Take your child to the doctor if your child has a high temperature, diarrhoea, sore ears, is not drinking, or seems unwell rather than just grizzly."

http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?Article=2209

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Answer 3

Nothing to worry about this. Some babies get teeth a bit late and some will have earlier.

Answer 4

I would not worry. My daughter is almost 12 months and she doesn't have any teeth yet. On your daughter next appt. ask your doctor about it. I seriously doubt you have anything to worry about.

Answer 5

My daughters have been given tooth very late - i think of my older daughter had her backside 2 tooth for a minimum of a pair months earlier getting the different tooth. They the two have been given their first tooth at 14 or 15 months. i does not hardship approximately it till she is two or so. you are able to ask your pediatrician to sense her gums & see of there are tooth under the gums - they could usually sense them & enable you comprehend if all is o.ok.

Answer 6

Is she from Arkansas?

I'm totally kidding.

Please don't worry... a lot of babies get their teeth even later than that.

Answer 7

u did a typo i thoght u were talking about a 16 year old lol

Answer 8

No. If you are though, give your dentist a quick call and he'll put your mind at rest.

Answer 9

each child is different if you are too concerned take him to the dentist for xrays

Answer 10

i think u should wait for one more month n then contact some dentist for examination if scene doesnt improves.........................

generally teeth r out by 12 months.................