15 Months Old and 2 Teeth!

They say the the longer the teeth stay in the gums the stronger they will be. So, don't worry. My mom and cousin didn't have any teeth until they were 2 and they were both eating apples without them. My mom is now in her 60's and still has all her own teeth without any problems. I would say, that there is truely nothing to worry about. There are more important things that will come along then this.

My oldest (almost 5) never got her first tooth till she was 1. So, don't worry. As long as she eats all is good. Now my baby, 9 months, got his teeth at 7 months. All babies are different.

don't worry! the later the teeth come in, the stronger they are... as long as it isn't interfering with eating, I wouldn't worry

First, let me say, I have seen babies at 3 days with a tooth and 2 year olds with only 6 teeth. They all differ.
Next, as soon as your child gets their first tooth, you should have them seen by a pediatric dentist. Doesnt matter what age. I found this out after my first child. Most dentists wont see a child until they are 3, however, a true PEDIATRIC dentist will tell you they want to see them after they have their first tooth.
And about the amount of teeth, dont worry about it, if they can eat fine, its not a big deal.
Good Luck!

I dont think I would worry. My friends son is a little older than yours and only has 4 teeth.

My daughter, who is now 5 didn't get her first teeth until 14 months. I have heard that the later they get them the stronger they are. Weirdly enough too my daughter lost her first tooth already this July. I thought it would be later for that too.

after 8 years of college the ped. probably knows what shes talking about

Hi S.,
I just wanted to say it's completely normal for your 15 month old to only have 2 teeth. My daughter is over 12 months and has no teeth. I talked with quite a few people on this, and the only reason to worry is if they have no teeth by the age of 18 months. Since she's eating all regular foods, I wouldn't worry :)
-D.

My husband is a pediatric dentist in Fairfield, CT and I asked him your question. Having two teeth at 15 months of age is well within normal limits. He says the timing of tooth eruption is extremely unpredictable. He also says there is nothing to worry about at all for your daughter. Just wait and the teeth will come. Good Luck!!

I am the mother of four. My first 3 had teeth by 6 months. My last, which is 19 months, didn't get his first tooth until 2 weeks after his first birthday. No more followed until 16 months. He now has 10 teeth.eventually they will come. After the first 2 he got 4 at a time. On the bottom he still only has the front 2 and 2 molars.

Hi S.,
I just wanted to tell you that my son was a late bloomer when it came to his teeth. He was able to chew his food very well, I remember how amazed I was at how well he was chewing chicken and what not!! All children are different and they do those things in their own time. My advice to you would be not to worry to much about it because it does happen to other children that age!! Is she chewing on things a lot? I think as long as she is showing signs of teething there is nothing to worry about! I wouldn't worry about a Ped. Dentist, its a waist of money! Give her time they will come!! I hope I was of some help to you!!! thanks
Becca

My kid brother got his first tooth at 14 months. He is 17 now, with a beautiful set of teeth and a modeling career. She'll be just fine.

Hi S.-
I wouldn't worry about this so much. My cousins' son didn't get any teeth until he was 1 year old and he then he got them pretty much all at once. Her teeth will come in when they're ready. Maybe give it a couple more months and see if there is even a start to other teeth coming in. If not, maybe consult a pediatric dentist to discuss and put you at ease about it (or you could do that now if you feel you want to). It is said that the later babies get their teeth, the stronger they will be. Good luck.

S.,
My youngest daughter did the same thing. She's 4 now and has lots of beautiful teeth. From what my dentist said, she'll probably be on the late side losing her baby teeth and getting permanent ones too. I wouldn't worry. Next time you go to the dentist, ask. S/He may be able to feel the gums and tell if there are teeth there.
L.

is she a small little baby??? if so then thats probably why...like the other girls i wouldn't worry. they will come. it depends on her body and when its ready to get her baby teeth. soo for now i wouldn't worry...kay??? good luck!!