Typically, babies start to sprout their first tooth by the 6th month, and by the end of the first year, they usually have around 6 teeth. By the age of 2, they generally have a full set of 20 teeth, evenly distributed between the upper and lower jaws. However, the teething sequence varies for each child, and in some cases, a 9-month-old baby might still have no teeth.

Late teething is a condition in which baby teeth erupt late in children. If a child is over 12 months old and has not started teething, it is considered late teething, and parents should take their child to a dentist for examination and timely intervention. Because if this condition is left for too long, it can lead to negative complications later, such as: tooth decay, periodontal disease, misaligned permanent teeth…