At 7 months the baby has no teeth.
At the age of 7 months must erupt firstmilk tooth He appears in the upper front row. Often sprout at the same time 2 adjacent teeth. Then the lower teeth appear. But the pace of development in different children may not coincide.
If there are no teeth in 7 months, do notworryPhoto: Getty A baby's teeth may be missing for a long time. Normally, they should appear up to 1.5 years. Growing up occurs in each child individually. Lack of teeth at an early age cannot be considered a deviation from the norm.
How many teeth should be
First of all, front teeth grow. They can appear both in turn, and simultaneously. On average, their number is 2–4. In breastfed babies, the growth process takes longer. The reason for this is the lack of minerals and trace elements that are fully contained in the mixtures for feeding. Girls develop faster than boys, which affects the growth of teeth. Due to the nature of the development, it is difficult to establish a certain age when a dentition begins to form. This can occur between 4 and 12 months. Do not panic prematurely. To get rid of anxiety will help professional consultation of the dentist and pediatrician.
What if teeth do not appear
Dentist specializing in the treatment of childrenoffer to do an x-ray. The picture will reflect the beginnings of milk teeth. Sometimes they may be missing. This phenomenon is called adentia. It is extremely rare and is hereditary. Examination by a specialist will help establish why the baby has not grown teeth. Now this phenomenon is rarely associated with the development of rickets. However, if such a diagnosis is established, the child will have to change his usual way of life. The key to proper dental growth is a balanced diet. Baby need supplementary foods and vitamin complexes. His daily menu should include cottage cheese, vegetable puree and egg yolks. Soft foods will make the gums less firm, which will make teething easier. For the same purpose, the doctor can apply medicinal gel. Sometimes gum excision is required. This procedure can only be performed by a pediatric dentist. Lack of teeth in babies is a common problem. To solve it, it is enough to visit a doctor, and also be patient.
