Question
My child is already 11 months old and still hasn’t grown any teeth. I feel that the tooth eruption is too slow. What should I do if a child’s teeth grow slowly? I’m very worried, is my child sick?
Answer
Each baby has a different constitution and the timing of tooth eruption can vary greatly. Most babies start to grow teeth around 6 months, but some may not begin until almost a year old. If there are no teeth by the age of one, it’s important to consider whether there are endocrine diseases such as congenital hypothyroidism, which can often lead to delayed tooth eruption. This condition is often accompanied by short stature and delayed mental and motor development. Another possible cause is rickets due to vitamin D deficiency, which can also cause delayed tooth eruption.