What is the reason for delayed tooth eruption in children?

When the baby has reached the age for teething but has not yet started to grow teeth, parents will become anxious and worried. Generally, children's teeth grow after 6 months. Today we will learn about the reasons why babies grow teeth too slowly. After understanding the reasons, you can also prescribe the right medicine for your baby, and your child will soon grow teeth.

Generally speaking, the first tooth erupts at around 4 to 7 months of age, located between the two central deciduous incisors in the lower row. After 4 to 8 weeks, the 4 upper incisors will grow out, followed by the two lateral incisors in the lower row a month later. After these 8 teeth have grown out, the first deciduous molars and deciduous canines will grow out next, and finally the second deciduous molars will grow out, for a total of 20 deciduous teeth. This stage is mostly completed before the age of two and a half. After the deciduous teeth have grown out, they must go through the process of tooth replacement before they can become permanent teeth. The first primary teeth to be lost are the incisors, which occurs around the age of six. As for deciduous canines and molars, they can be used for a longer time. Deciduous molars fall off at around 10 to 12 years old, and permanent teeth grow out to replace the deciduous molars at 13 years old.

What is the reason why babies’ teeth grow too slowly?

Genetic factors

If a baby's teeth grow slowly, it may be due to genetic factors. Sometimes there are certain differences between genders. Generally speaking, girls' teeth grow relatively early.

Acquired factors

After the baby is born, if it is a premature baby, it is very likely that the overall development will be slow, resulting in slow teeth growth.

Physical illness

When a child's pituitary gland secretion is abnormal or the ectoderm is incompletely developed, it will affect the child's tooth growth speed.

Oral infection or injury

If the baby's gums are stimulated by external force, it will also affect the speed of tooth growth. Therefore, parents should pay attention to their baby's safety in daily life and try not to hurt their child's fragile oral cavity.

The teething cycle of each child is different. Although the first tooth should grow at about 6 months old, as far as deciduous teeth are concerned, the time difference of teething is within half a year, so it is best not to worry too much when your baby's teeth erupt late. It may be because girls develop later. However, if it takes too long, it is recommended that you seek timely treatment.