Question

Is it normal for a child to have only 6 teeth at 1 year and 7 months?

Answer

According to a child’s age, the normal number of primary teeth should be greater than or equal to the age minus 4 to 6. Here is the growth sequence and timeline for primary teeth:

  • Central incisors (4): Emerge around 6 months
  • Lateral incisors (4): Emerge around 10 months
  • First primary molars (4): Emerge around 14 months
  • Canine teeth (4): Emerge around 18 months
  • Second primary molars (4): Emerge around 22 months If you are concerned about your child’s delayed primary tooth growth, you can conduct a trace element test, especially checking for calcium deficiency.