Late Teething or Early Tooth Eruption in Babies: How to Treat?

The timing and sequence of a baby’s teething are important indicators of their growth and development. Generally, healthy infants start teething around 6 to 7 months after birth, with some children beginning as late as 3 to 4 months. Some parents may worry when their child is 8 to 9 months old and hasn’t started teething yet, fearing a calcium deficiency that could affect tooth growth. Therefore, they might give their child cod liver oil and calcium powder, increasing their intake. This approach is inappropriate and may harm the child’s health. Simply based on the timing of a child’s teething, one cannot determine if there is a calcium deficiency. Even if a calcium deficiency leads to delayed teething, calcium supplements should not be taken blindly but under medical guidance.
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