Ten mo old boy has not started cutting any of hie theeth should we be worried he is walking and loves to eat but is not cutting theeth

My : My son's first tooth erupted right before his first birthday. He is nine now and has a wonderful smile (being a pediatric dentist and his father i may be a bit biased). The average age for eruption of the first tooth is between 6 months and one year. Late eruption is not a concern. If you have any further questions or concerns i suggest you seek a consult from a pediatric dentist to satisfy your individual concerns. Also, the american academy of pediatric dentistry has a wonderful web site for parents questions.

Absolutely : Absolutely not! stop worrying and keep loving him. It is quite common for babies to be a little bit late boys more so than girls. Give him plenty to chew on a crust of bread for example, or a chewing ring, the stimulus and pressure will help the eruptive process and break the gum over the tooth buds. I children's dentist will be able to put your mind at rest. Good luck dr neil mcleod dds dentistry that lasts - quality that counts.

Normal: Eruption range for normal infants is from birth to 15 mo or so.It is one of the least predictable milestones that parents watch.Relax and enjoy the kid, they grow up fast.

Wide range: Wide range of eruption timing of baby teeth, and also of permanent teeth. Amer Dent Assn recommends 1st dental appt age 1, or at eruption of 1st baby tooth. If no sign of baby teeth at 15 months, see a Pedodontist, a children's dental specialist for all the same reasons you see a Pediatrician rather than a GP. Do NOT wait until age 2 or 3 for 1st dental examination.