{"id":4673,"date":"2026-10-19T10:45:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T10:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motherdentalcenter.ae\/?p=4673"},"modified":"2026-10-19T10:53:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T10:53:49","slug":"baby-teeth-coming-in-late","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motherdentalcenter.ae\/ar\/baby-teeth-coming-in-late\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Teeth Coming in Late: When Is It Normal and When Should You See a Dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4673\" class=\"elementor elementor-4673\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8232e93 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8232e93\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a74fe3\" data-id=\"5a74fe3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18b9274 elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18b9274\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><strong>Written By:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><a title=\"Department of Endodontics\" href=\"https:\/\/motherdentalcenter.ae\/pediatric-dentistry\/\"><i>Department of Pediatric Dentistry<\/i><\/a><br \/><em><strong>Reviewed By:<\/strong>\u00a0 Dental <\/em><i>Specialist\u00a0 at Mother Dental Center<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1adb389f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1adb389f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-35a4c3f9\" data-id=\"35a4c3f9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44bf08d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44bf08d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your baby&#8217;s teeth are coming in late, you are not alone. It is very common, and most of the time it is nothing to worry about. Every baby has their own timing.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most babies get their first tooth around 6 months. Some get it earlier. Some get it after their first birthday. See a children&#8217;s dentist if there is still no tooth at around 18 months, or if you notice any of the warning signs below.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dentists call this delayed tooth eruption, or delayed dentition. It just means teeth are late. This guide explains what is normal, why it happens, and what to do.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When Do Baby Teeth Usually Come In?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First tooth: around 6 months<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is usually one of the two bottom front teeth. The top front teeth follow. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mouthhealthy.org\/life-stages\/babies-and-kids\/healthy-habits-babies-and-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Dental Association<\/a> notes that some healthy children do not get their first tooth until 12 or 14 months.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>All 20 teeth: by about age 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rest come in over time, usually in pairs.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Late Is Too Late?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Babies vary a lot, so &#8220;late&#8221; is not one exact date. Use this as a simple guide:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c6b8d6f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c6b8d6f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-940d73f\" data-id=\"940d73f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49dba44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"49dba44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.late-teeth-table-wrap{margin:24px 0;border:1px solid #e3e3e3;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}\r\n.late-teeth-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5}\r\n.late-teeth-table th,\r\n.late-teeth-table td{padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3}\r\n.late-teeth-table thead th{background:#f3f3f3;font-weight:600}\r\n.late-teeth-table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}\r\n.late-teeth-table caption{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0)}\r\n\r\n@media (max-width:600px){\r\n  .late-teeth-table thead{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0)}\r\n  .late-teeth-table,\r\n  .late-teeth-table tbody,\r\n  .late-teeth-table tr,\r\n  .late-teeth-table td{display:block;width:100%}\r\n  .late-teeth-table tr{padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3}\r\n  .late-teeth-table tbody tr:last-child{border-bottom:0}\r\n  .late-teeth-table td{border:0;padding:6px 0}\r\n  .late-teeth-table td::before{content:attr(data-label);display:block;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#666;margin-bottom:2px}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"late-teeth-table-wrap\">\r\n  <table class=\"late-teeth-table\">\r\n    <caption>When is a baby's first tooth late, and what to do<\/caption>\r\n    <thead>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <th scope=\"col\">Your baby's age<\/th>\r\n        <th scope=\"col\">What you see<\/th>\r\n        <th scope=\"col\">What to do<\/th>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td data-label=\"Your baby's age\">Around 12 months<\/td>\r\n        <td data-label=\"What you see\">No tooth yet<\/td>\r\n        <td data-label=\"What to do\">Mention it to your child's doctor or dentist. It is usually not urgent.<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td data-label=\"Your baby's age\">Around 18 months<\/td>\r\n        <td data-label=\"What you see\">Still no tooth<\/td>\r\n        <td data-label=\"What to do\">Book a visit with a children's dentist.<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td data-label=\"Your baby's age\">Around 3 years<\/td>\r\n        <td data-label=\"What you see\">Many teeth still missing<\/td>\r\n        <td data-label=\"What to do\">Ask a dentist to check.<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fe13e08 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fe13e08\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a8fdbef\" data-id=\"a8fdbef\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32b8100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32b8100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Why Are My Baby&#8217;s Teeth Coming In Late?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often there is no clear reason, and that is normal. When there is one, it is usually one of these:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It runs in the family.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Teeth tend to follow a family clock. If you or your partner were late, your baby is more likely to be too. This is the most common reason. See &#8220;What to Do While You Wait&#8221; to check.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early birth or low birth weight.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A baby who arrived early started growing later, and the teeth often follow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nutrition.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Teeth need good food to grow. Very poor nutrition can slow them down. A baby who is eating and growing well is unlikely to be affected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A health condition.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is not common. When it is the cause, there are usually other signs too, such as slow growth, and a doctor would notice them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A tooth that is hidden or missing.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes the tooth is there but is not breaking through. Rarely, a tooth is missing. A dentist can check, and may suggest an X-ray if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most late teeth have a simple explanation, and most babies catch up without any treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Did I Do Something Wrong?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost certainly not. Late teeth are rarely caused by anything a parent did. Most often it comes down to family timing or an early birth. If your baby feeds and grows well, you can put that worry down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Does Late Teething (Delayed Tooth Eruption) Mean Something Is Wrong?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually not. Late teeth on their own do not mean your baby is unhealthy or developing slowly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is one small thing to watch. If baby teeth are very late, the grown-up teeth may come in a little crowded later. Most children do fine. A dentist can keep an eye on it as your child grows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Warning Signs: When to See a Dentist<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still no tooth at about 18 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few teeth around age 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teeth coming in very out of order, or some seem to be missing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lump or swelling on the gum that does not go away<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your child is also slow to grow, eat or reach other milestones. Talk to your child&#8217;s doctor too.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What to Do While You Wait<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Write down dates.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Note when you first see each tooth. It helps the dentist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check if it runs in the family.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask your parents when you got your first teeth, and your partner&#8217;s parents too. If you were late, your baby may be too. Tell the dentist what you find.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clean the gums.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wipe them gently with a soft, damp cloth, even before teeth appear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brush when the first tooth shows.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a soft baby brush and a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste, about the size of a grain of rice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Don&#8217;t try to rush it.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nothing safely speeds up teeth. Skip gels and home tricks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Book a first dental visit by the first birthday,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even if there are no teeth yet. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends this.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What Happens at the Dentist&#8217;s Visit?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dentist looks at your child&#8217;s gums and asks about your family, the birth, feeding and your child&#8217;s health. Often the answer is simple: nothing is wrong, and the dentist will check again as your child grows. If the dentist thinks a tooth may be hidden under the gum, they may suggest an X-ray. If your child needs more care, the dentist explains it in plain words before anything is done.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Children&#8217;s Dentist in Ajman: Care at Mother Dental Center<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a title=\"Best doctors for children in Ajman\" href=\"https:\/\/motherdentalcenter.ae\/pedodontics-dentistry\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pedodontics (children&#8217;s dentistry) team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looks after children&#8217;s teeth from the first visit onwards. We aim to make each visit calm for your child, and to explain what we find in words parents can follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground Floor, Tech Tower, near Grand Mall, Al Rashidiya-3, Ajman<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Late Baby Teeth: Your Questions Answered<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Does late teething mean my baby has a developmental problem?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually not. Late teeth on their own are not a sign of a problem. If your baby is also slow in other ways, speak to your child&#8217;s doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Will my child&#8217;s adult teeth also come late?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily. Baby teeth and adult teeth grow on their own timelines. A dentist will keep an eye on it as your child grows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can I make my baby&#8217;s teeth come in faster?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. There is no safe way to speed it up. Keep the gums clean and offer healthy food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Worried About Your Baby&#8217;s Teeth? Book a Check-Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your baby&#8217;s teeth are coming in late and you want peace of mind, book a consultation at Mother Dental Center. The dentist will check your child&#8217;s gums, explain what is normal, and tell you what to do next. No pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/motherdentalcenter.ae\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0627\u062a\u0635\u0644 \u0628\u0646\u0627<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +971 6539 6555 | WhatsApp: +971 52 736 3399<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open daily, 10:00 am to 11:30 pm<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written By:\u00a0Department of Pediatric DentistryReviewed By:\u00a0 Dental Specialist\u00a0 at Mother Dental Center If your baby&#8217;s teeth are coming in late, you are not alone. It is very common, and most of the time it is nothing to worry about. Every baby has their own timing. Most babies get their first tooth around 6 months. 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