My toddler is 19 months old and only has 6 teeth. Has anyone else experienced this with their child?
When baby teeth come in The 20 baby teeth, or primary teeth, begin forming below the gums before birth. The two lower front teeth (central incisors) are generally the first to erupt. This typically occurs around six months of age, but can vary by a several months from child to child. Most children will have a full set of baby teeth by the time they are three years old. Some children are actually born with a tooth or teeth. These are called neonatal teeth. They are true baby teeth and not extras. If your child is born with a tooth or has one erupt shortly after birth, a dentist should evaluate the situation. What you can do to help There are a few things that parents can do in order to ease the discomfort of teething. Massaging the gum tissue, or gingiva, with a clean finger or cool wet gauze can be quite soothing. Allowing the child to suck or chew on a cool, clean teething ring is also an option. Topical analgesics may provide some temporary relief, but if the discomfort seems signifi
