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TOOTH DEVELOPMENT
"I am wondering my youngest daughter is 15 months old and she only has 6 teeth 4 on top and 2 on the bottom. I am unable to find out if this is on track for her development."

First off, I worry if a child hits 12-15 months and doesn’t have ANY teeth yet. So, she is well within normal limits. The times that teeth erupt can vary considerably. Here is a chart from one of my development textbooks showing the average times that various teeth erupt. Keep in mind that what is considered normal will be about 4 months before or after the average:

  • lower central incisor – 7 months
  • upper central incisor – 8 months
  • lower lateral incisor – 8 months
  • upper lateral incisor – 9 months
  • 1st primary molar – 13 months
  • cuspids (canines) – 17 months
  • 2nd primary molar – 22 months

Hope this helps,

Dr. Jim

   
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