Baobao is born without teeth, and when the baby grows big enough, their teeth will sprout. Many rural people believe that a baby's delayed teething is a sign of good fortune. So is it really lucky for babies to have delayed teething? What is the reason for a baby's delayed teething? Mom who doesn't know, hurry up and take a look.
Is it fortunate for babies to have delayed teething
This is a superstitious belief of the older generation. It is normal for teeth to appear before one year old. If teeth do not appear after one year old, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination. Don't believe some old sayings and delay your child. If a child still hasn't developed baby teeth after ten months, parents don't need to be overly nervous. As long as the child's physical condition is good and there are no other problems, it's okay to have their first baby teeth at one year old. Pay attention to feeding, add complementary foods in a reasonable and timely manner, and expose the baby to more sunlight. The baby's teeth will naturally grow out.
What is the reason for delayed tooth growth in babies
The timing of a child's teething is mainly determined by genetic factors. Usually, children start to grow teeth from 6 to 7 months after birth. Children who start teething early start to grow teeth at 4 months, those who start teething late take about 10 months to sprout, and some children do not grow their first baby tooth until after 1 year old. This situation is related to the speed of bone growth during infancy and early childhood.
According to experts, delayed teething indicates slower bone growth in children, while early teething indicates faster bone growth, although this is relative. As long as it is not caused by calcium deficiency or disease, delayed tooth extraction generally does not affect the growth and development of bones in the future. The growth of children mainly relies on the growth of long bones (limb bones), which mainly occur in the cartilage tissue between the metaphysis and epiphysis at both ends of the shaft.
Experts believe that it is not advisable for some parents to give their children fish liver oil and calcium supplements as soon as they see that their children should have teeth when they do not have them. Whether to supplement calcium for children mainly depends on their actual physical condition. Late teething does not necessarily mean calcium deficiency, and a comprehensive analysis should be conducted based on the examination and the symptoms it presents. Children with calcium deficiency often exhibit delayed closure of the fontanelle, sparse hair, excessive sweating, and crying. At this time, under the guidance of a doctor, it is beneficial to supplement some calcium preparations and cod liver oil drops appropriately, and pay attention to reasonable complementary foods, which are beneficial to the health of children.
Through this article, it can be inferred that delayed teething in babies may be a sign of slower bone development. In fact, there is not much harm or benefit to having a baby teething sooner or later. There are certain differences in the timing of teething for different babies. If your baby teethes later, it is best to carefully investigate the reasons.
