Question
Does a 10-month-old baby lacking something if they only have two teeth?
Answer
Based on your description, we initially judge that the baby’s tooth growth situation is abnormal. Generally, babies start growing milk teeth around 6 months old, and this process continues until about 2 and a half years old. Your baby may be facing a congenital absence of primary tooth buds. It is recommended that you take the baby to a large, regular hospital’s dental department for a detailed examination and to take X-rays to determine the condition of the primary tooth buds. In addition, it is recommended that you take the baby to the hospital for testing of trace elements, as there may be a deficiency in iron or zinc. Consider giving the baby some licorice zinc or zinc gluconate.