12 Months and Still No Teeth!

Teeth come in at different times for diferent children just like any other development. YOu can't always go by other children. My daughter started teething at 3 months but the teeth didn't break through until quite a few months later. Then they stopped coming in and started again. But eventually she got all of them.

I thought the same thing with my daughter. My son cut his first tooth at 6 months and was done almost at 11 months. My daughter was almost a year old before she cut one and she is now 16 months old and only has like 10 teeth. I asked the doctor and he said all kids are different but the longer they stay in the gums usually the healthier the teeth are. A friend of mine, her little girl was almost 15 months old before she cut her first tooth at all.

Of my twin boys, one cut his first tooth at 8 months and the other at 14 months. They are 3 years old now and the early sprouter has 20 teeth and the late sprouter, only 16. Everyone is different ... celebrate their uniqueness.

My youngest child did not cut any teeth until she was 11 months old. She cut those 2 and then 2 more right behind that and has stopped again. She is 14 months old now and only has 4 teeth! Don't worry - she will start and probably cut them all at once and above all don't compare your child to your friends children. Each child is unique and does things at their own pace.

God Bless!

I would not worry yet. Both of my boys were a year or a little older when they got their 1st teeth. My niece got her 1st tooth on her 1st birthday. Dentists say that getting teeth later also keeps the teeth healthier longer. My 5-year-old always has great check-ups at the dentist. I probably wouldn't be concerned until about 18 months.

Hi C.! My oldest son was 1 week shy of his first birthday when he cut his first tooth. And that was the only tooth he had until about 14 months. Our pediatrician said it was fine and normal. Don't worry about. They'll come in when they're ready. Besides, brushing baby teeth is a pain anyway. Count it as a tiny blessing.

Don't worry. My son didn't have any teeth until he was about 15 mo. Now he is 3 and he has them all. She will catch up.

NO worries! Mine never got teeth until 12 or more months. I always said they would need to get fitted with dentures LOL But all five of my kids got teeth late and as a result lost their teeth late in life closer to 6 or 7 not the typical 5 year old. Hope that helps!

God Bless,
T.

Don't worry! My son got his first tooth on his first birthday. I didn't even see it, my sister spotted it and I didn't believe her. I asked my mom and she said both my sister and I got our teeth after a year. So I think it's pretty normal. It will come, enjoy the toothless grin while it lasts.

Teething kind of sucks.

I would talk to you babies doctor cause I have never of babies going that long without cause my 4 children two cut teeth at 4 months and 3 months and she was a breast baby my 2 other children cut teeth at 8 months and no matter what anybody says I would check with her doctor good luck

Was she a premee? I had twins that were premees and they were almost a year old before they had teeth. I dont think it is cause for concern tho my grandmother used to say that the longer it takes for teeth to come in the healthier the teeth will be. I dont know if that is true or not but if it makes you feel better...anyway check with the dr on your next well child visit I bet there is no reason to be concerned.

I can relate with what your feeling. My son turned one the 2nd of Aug. and didn't have any teeth until two days before his birthday...then he popped out 2 at the same time. Now he has 3 fully through and 2 more on their way. The doctor told us not to worry at this age. Hope this helps.

Right now you are still fine. My daughter was 18 months before she got her first tooth. When we asked the dentist he said not to worry until between 18 and 24 months.

I don't have an answer but have the same question - my little one is 8 months old with no teeth, and my first got teeth at 6 months. Guess they're just all different. You might give your dentist office a call - I bet they'd know for sure.

My daughter was the exact same way, no teeth on her first birthday. I jokingly ask the doctor if we should have her fitted for baby dentures. Our doctor said that it's actually a good thing when teeth are late to erupt because it's less time that formula/juice can sit on the teeth and cause cavities and it's very hard to brush the teeth of a wiggly baby. Also she said that no hair/no teeth go together, expecially with fair-headed, fair-skinned childred. Don't worry she finally got teeth at about 13 months, they are all healthy and pretty and it seemed the teething process didn't hurt her like some of my friends had described with their younger teething babies. Bottom line, don't worry!!

Have you talked to her Dr. My son didnt get teeth until he was 9 months.I was freaking out i talked to his Dr and he said dont worry about it. Have you ever seen a 5 year old with out any teeth?Obviously not so they ll grow in.Plus I've heard the lateer you get them the better.

nope do nto be concerned they will come in sooner or later,lol. Later in my opinion the better less likely to get cavities. My son had All 20 before 1 yr old he got 8 cavities dispite my constant cleaning, and my girls took forever and their teeth are perfect =) IF you get over concerned take ehr to a ped dentist or your doc to ease your feeligns =)

C.,
I wouldn't be concerned at this point...I have known children to be 15 and 16 months old without teeth...that is not that uncommon...I used to be a dental assistant to a pediodonist and I have seen many children without teeth at 12 months old...you could take her to a dentist and have x-rays done, that would at least ease your mind...but I bet that she will cut her teeth soon....try not to worry..but like I said, You could have x-rays done just to make you feel better...good luck...read info below from dental web site...

Information
Teething usually begins between the 6th and 8th month of life. Further tooth eruption occurs periodically until all 20 teeth of infancy and childhood, or deciduous teeth, are in place. All the deciduous teeth are normally in place by the 30th month of life.

These teeth include 4 incisors, 2 canines, and 4 molars in each jaw for the total of 20. The 2 lower central incisors (bottom front) usually erupt first followed by the 2 upper central incisors, then the lower and upper lateral (side) incisors, lower molars, upper molars, lower canines, upper canines, lower lateral molars, and finally the upper lateral molars. Note that some children do not show any teeth until much later than 8 months, and this is perfectly normal.

The signs of teething are:

Drooling
Irritability
Gum swelling and sensitivity
Sleeping problems
Refusing food
Biting on hard objects
The discomfort that results from teething is due to the pressure exerted on the tissue in the mouth, called the periodontal membrane, as the teeth erupt. This discomfort may be eased by a cool object such as a firm rubber teething ring or a cold apple. Gently rubbing the gums with a cool, wet washcloth, or (until the teeth are right near the surface) a clean finger , can also help.

The gums should not be cut to facilitate the eruption of teeth since infection can result. Teething powders should also be avoided and children should NEVER be given aspirin, due to the risk of developing Reyes syndrome .

Medications such as children's Tylenol or over-the counter teething preparations containing a topical anesthetic can be helpful.

C., no worries, my sistere is a dentist, my son didn't have teeth either and her comment was "leave him alone, he'll get teeth...he's doing other stuff" also, it has been proven that the longer they take to cut them the healther they are, which makes sense because they haven't been exposed to all the "stuff" in your mouth for as long.....they've been protected....she'll get teeth Mom, it's ok....R.

I would ask a family doctor or a dentist.

Nothing to worry about, the later they come in the better.

My youngest did not cut his first tooth till the week of his first birthday.

The dentist says the later they are in coming in the stronger the teeth.

I myself only had one tooth at age 12 months, and I am 40 now with no cavities.

My grandson didn't have any teeth until he was 18 months old!! His teeth are strong and healthy. He is almost 8 years old now and has lost two of his baby teeth and has recently lost one of his front upper teeth.

He ate table food with no teeth for almost a year - his favorite thing to knaw on when teething was beef jerky - I probably wouldn't have given it to him, but his mother gave it to him quite often.

So I don't think you need to be concerned until closer to age 2.

I have three children with health, strong teeth and none of them got their teeth before a year old. Don't worry one single bit!!

The longer it takes the stronger they'll be...I wouldn't worry about it unless she's having a problem, swollen gums, problems eating, crying from pain. You can always talk to your family dentist for professional assurance.

C., I'm praying for you and your little one. P.

Have a dentist take a look at her to make sure all the tooth buds are persent (tooth buds are just the immature teeth under the gums.
My daughter didn't have teeth until she was 14 months old, and the dentist who checked her out told me thst while it's inconvenient in terms of feeding, the later they get teeth, the stronger the teeth tend to be when they do come in.

I would say if you daughter has not started cutting by her 1 yr check up to be sure to bring it up to your pediatrician at that time. I have always heard that the later they start getting their teeth, the better it is for them with their teeth. My son started cutting his first teeth at 4 months! Good luck.

I used to have a home daycare and one little girl I watched who was about 4 at the time just had a few teeth. I believe her mother called it "buds". She said the dentist said she wasn't born with all of her tooth "buds". I would check with a dentist.