Question
At five months old, my baby has not yet started teething. Is this a normal phenomenon? Generally speaking, when do infants start teething, and is there a connection between the timing of teething and calcium deficiency?
Answer
On average, infants begin to grow teeth between six to eight months after birth, with some starting as early as four months. However, due to individual differences in constitution, some infants may not start teething until around one year of age. If a child has not started teething by one year, it is advisable to take the child to a hospital for a check-up on trace elements, as this could be due to calcium deficiency. It is also recommended to expose the child to sunlight more often to aid calcium absorption and to feed the child with foods rich in calcium such as soy products, deep-sea fish, and shrimp.