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Should i be worried that my 20 month old son only has 6 teeth?
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Maybe: At 20 months, most kids will have almost all of their baby teeth; however some kids will lag behind what is considered average. I would have your son evaluated by a pediatric dentist as there are some medical condititions that manifest as underdeveloped teeth. They can see with a simple x-ray if the teeth are developing or not.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No: The appearance of first teeth is quite variable. If he's met all his other developmental milestones, then this is not likely a problem. Talk with his doctor about normal development variations at his next check-up.
Answered 7/8/2016
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