Question
The baby is already 1 year and 8 days old, but as of now, there are still no teeth. Although two obvious tooth buds can be seen under the lower jaw, and it has been more than a month, new teeth have not appeared. Everyone at home is very anxious because other babies have grown teeth by the time they were 1 year old, but only our baby has not. We checked trace elements and found a slight zinc deficiency, but we have started supplementation, and we are also supplementing zinc through food and medication, so it is not very deficient. It’s just that the baby’s teeth have not grown out, and I would like to ask if this is normal? Because the baby’s overall health and mental state are good, eating and playing are also normal, except for the slightly lower weight, there is no big difference from other children, just the tooth problem makes us very worried. Can you give me some advice?
Answer
Based on your description, the baby is developing well in all aspects except for the delayed teething. The timing of tooth eruption varies from child to child; some may start later, but as long as the baby’s health and mental state are good, and growth and development are normal, there is no need to worry excessively. It is recommended that you continue to observe the baby’s growth and keep in touch with a pediatrician to stay informed of the baby’s development status. At the same time, ensure that the baby’s nutrition intake is balanced, especially calcium and vitamin D intake, which help with tooth growth and bone development. If