No Teeth at Almost 15 Months

"Slow teeth are good teeth"

That's what I was told when my tots were young. Today, age 6 and 8, their teeth are really strong and healthy. Funny, my six year old has yet to lose a tooth...

My first was also a late teether, but not quite that late. My daughter was 11 1/2 months old when she got her first tooth, then two days later got her 2nd. A few days after that she got her next two, so within a week, had 4 teeth! She cut all her teeth in 4's and very quickly. I have heard that the later they get their teeth, the healthier they are! :) I'd say if you're really concerned about it, bring her to a dentist and see what they say.

My daughter is 14 months tomorrow and she's a late teether. She has three teeth, all on the *bottom*, and no uppers yet. Our pediatrician is not concerned. Happy Mom's day to you! :)

To make yourself feel better I would suggest speaking with a pediatric dentist. I use Dakota Pediatric Dentistry in Inver Grove Heights and they recommend seeing the dentist the first time at 1 year to make sure they stay ahead of any dental issues, to me this sounds like a potential dental issue.

I was convinced my son was not going to have one of his bottom teeth because it was skipped and did not come for months after his first one. He ended up having to get an x-ray for possible pneumonia at the same time, when the Dr. was looking at his chest his lower face was also in the x-ray, I could see all of his teeth and asked the Dr. to let me look, I was able to see that that one missing tooth was just under the skin, and it helped me to sleep. The tooth ended up cutting about 1 month later but knowing that he had the tooth made me not worry so much. Go help yourself not worry.

My daughter got hers when she was almost 14 months. I have heard that the later they get them, the healthier the teeth. And I didn't mind because I was still nursing!

my daughter was 13-1/2 months when she got her 1st tooth. since she had been eating solids already her gums were toughened up and had little teething pain. it wouldn't hurt to take her to a dentist to make sure all is well tho.

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Hi P.! When we had our duaghter our doctor said the same thing, her teeth will come in eventually. He said to just watch and make sure she was eating normally with no signs of discomfort.

1st i would get a different doctor-2nd go see a dentist..they can do xrays see if theres something wrong..good luck...

My son did not get any teeth until he was 18 months. I was very concerned but our doctor assured me that the later they came in the healther his teeth would be, and he was right. We have not had any problems with his pearly whites. All of his teeth came in just fine and I don't know if it was because he was older or because he was already eating solid foods but he didn't have much pain.

I wouldn't worry but you can always call a dentist for peace of mind.

a dental x-ray will show if the teeth are there or not, but I don't know what they consider too young for x-rays. My daughter had to have a chest x-ray at 6 months, so I don't see why yours couldn't have dental x-rays at 15 months. I would call a pediatric dentist and ask if she can have an x-ray taken. Peace of mind is a powerful thing!

Our first son started getting his teeth at 15 months and now has most teeth he should have, just a little slower. Our second son is following the same path-14 months+ a few days and still no teeth. Our Doctor told us if they didn't have them by 15 months or shorter after we should see a dentist, but the dentist for x-rays. We didn't have to do that, thankfully.

my first three were really early on getting thier teeth first tooth around 3-5 months, #4 on his one year pics was still toothless.. he got his first 4 all at once at about 15 months and then a couple weeks later he had 8 of his front teeth and molar a couple weeks later. He had no pain with his teeth coming in either. Our little girl is 8 months and there is still no sign of her teeth coming in yet so I'm guessing she will be the same way on getting them late. I would suggest if nothing yet by 18 months you could take her to a dentist for x-rays just to make sure they aren't impacted.

My younger son is 8, and I can't remember when he started getting his teeth, or how old he was when he had them all, but I do remember that it was late.

Now he's almost nine and he's only lost 4 baby teeth. (First lost tooth was at the end of first grade.) So keep in mind, if she gets them late, she'll lose them late, too.

My Brother in law's Nephew did not get teeth until he was 17months old. His Dr said some kids just dont get them until later. If he doesn't have teeth by 18 months they were gonna send him to the dentist for xrays. He got 3 teeth at once and now he is almost 20 months and has all 20 teeth!!( including his 2 yr molars). Apparently it runs in his family too since his mom told him that all her boys (she has 4) did not get teeth until they were over 1 yr old.

I use to work at Proex Portraits and took pictures and I've seen a baby that old before.

I also have to add my daughter was extrememly late losing a first tooth, last in her grade at school etc. I kept asking the dentist too I was very impatient as I saw all her peers losing teeth. My daughter didn't lose a first tooth until 7.5 years old most kids lose their first tooth at age5. Your daughter will probaly lose her teeth later too if she's late getting them in.

My oldest got his at 6 mo., but the 2nd child got her first tooth at 14 mo. After that she was later than other kids in losing her first tooth, permanent molars coming in, but everything was fine. You can take her to a dentist for an oral or x-ray exam if they don't come in soon. I wouldn't worry too much.

Don't worry - I have a late teether too. My daughter is 15 months as well and had just her two bottom teeth for about 6 months. Now she's cutting four top teeth all at the same time. My uncle's a dentist and said some babies go until about 18 months with very few teeth, then cut them all at the same time. Makes for a very tough few weeks, but what can you do. Good luck and keep that baby motrin handy. :)

My son did not get teeth until 10 months. Even now, at 16 months, he does not have very many. I haven't counted them, but there are still big gaps. He has a long way to go before he has a full mouth.

I would say stock up on Tylenol and teething tablets, because my guess is when they come in, they'll all come in at the same time. ;-)

Don't worry about late teeth - it's acually supposed to mean they'll be stronger! I was 18 months old before I got ANY teeth and I have them all now, and I didn't get a single cavity until I was in my 20's. My mom tells me that my lack of teeth didn't impact my eating or growth at all, apparently I'd gum anything, including apples!

My kids were late getting teeth also. I don't think any of them had teeth before 14 months. Once they did start getting them tho, watch out. They would get 3-4 at a time. It was awful to watch them in all that pain.

If you are really worried about it, take them to a pediatric dentist, otherwise, just let it go for awhile and see what happens.

BTW- Its better they get their teeth later anyway - they are stronger. None of my kids have ever had a cavity.

My son did not even begin to cut teeth until he was 13 months old, so I wouldn't freak out just yet. I have always heard that the later the teeth come in, the stronger and healthier they will be (the teeth, that is). I'm sure it will be fine, although I'm sure it causes some issues when it comes to eating all the new things I'm sure your wee one is wanting to about now! Hang in there!

my third boy was almost 18 months when he finally started getting his teeth. I talked to the dentist about it and he said that some kids just get their teeth later than others. I was starting to think he wasn't going to get any, but then they started coming in almost all at once.

I would suggest you immediately make an appointment with a pediadontist (child's dentist). Dr. Cade Hunzeker, 2430 S 179th Street, Omaha, ###-###-#### (www.drcade.com).