No Teeth at 14 Months...

My son was also a late teether--although at 2 1/2 he has them all now! He definitely would show signs of teething for months! before he actually got a tooth--so I would give him some pain medicine if I thought he needed it. I think the only residual affect is that he won't take bites of a sandwich and such--we still have to cut them in little bites--we are trying to teach him to bite things it's which seems very odd (he chews well, he just wants to sort of suck/gum the jelly out a sandwich if it's not cut up) . Anyway, enjoy that gummy smile it will be gone before you know it!

Mine too! My daughter is FINALLY getting her first tooth and she is 15.5 months! Just like yours, she likes all foods, especially finger foods - it just takes a looooong time at the table sometimes.
She is developing normally or even above average in almost every other way. I have been told that when teething occurs later that language development can, too (which I guess makes sense because we use our teeth to pronounce so many words), but her pediatrician seems to think she is on par with this, too.
And like you, we thought she was teething many times before - even her daycare asked me to bring in some orajel when she was about five months old because they were convinced she was teething! - and they see it all the time, so you think they would know...
I do worry about her nutrition because she tires of the mushed food and likes to feed herself (finger foods usually, working on the spoon!) and it takes her sooo long that I wonder if she is just tiring of being strapped still in a high chair or is actually full. So, I still breastfeed her before bedtime and give her a multivitamin and an occasional pediasure (or similar brand), so I hope I am filling in the gaps.
I am commiserating more than giving you any advice, so let me think of something - two products I have found useful for my late-bloomer are those "safe feeders" (like a little cheesecloth bag that attaches to a handle, so you can put apple slices or similar inside them and they can knaw on them and get the juice, etc without the normal choking hazard) and I found that that Baby Bjorn makes a bib that is hard plastic that scoops out like a wearable bowl (there are other brands out there, too) and it catches all the debris my duaghter has trouble keeping in her mouth as she "gums" her eggs, or peas, etc. She'll even reach in and grab the food back out of the bib and try again, so it's less frustrating for both of us! Her with feeling independant, me with less mess!
Take care! I will look back and see what other people write because I almost asked this question myself several times!!!

Hi K.,
Our son didn't get his first tooth until 17 months, we were soooo happy...then he didn't get another tooth until he was almost 2! but now he's 3 years old, has all his teeth and eats like a champ. The only thing i would recommend is talk to your pediatrician and see if its worth seeing a pediatric dentist, we went to one and of course all they said was lets wait until he's 2 and if no teeth we'll go from there, but it gave us a little peace of mind. I know no matter what its hard not to worry but kids develop at their own pace so as long as he's healthy, enjoy each stage as it comes :)

My son (now 7 1/2) was the same way. His 1st tooth was at his 1st birthday and then no more for a few months. We had no problems and the pediatrician said not to worry, so we didn't. In 6 years from now you WILL be writing about how your 2nd grader is the only one who hasn't lost a tooth yet. heehee. I am sure mine won't even believe in the tooth fairy by the time it happens (which it hasn't). No worries, when they are 85 and still have all their original teeth, they will be happy :) My son was slow to eat solid food, but he caught up quickly and eats just fine now. Good luck!

Hi K.!

My daughter was also a late bloomer. She had no teeth or hair until 14 months. These delays had no effects on her at all. She had no food allergies, she was smart as a whip, and excelled in school.

Hope it makes you feel better that your son is not the only one. :)

S. M.

Hi! Im right there with ya K. My son is 18 months old and only has 2 bottom teeth! he got his first 2 at 13 months...the dr told us that there is nothing to worry about he is just a "late" bloomer he was also 2 months premature....so i wouldnt worry to much,,,isnt is amazing how they can still chew(gum) everything!!!!

My son had his first at 13 months. He also had the hard white spots, and if you can see those it's just a matter of time before they break through skin. My son was also gumming everything, and even eating steak as long as I cut it into small pieces. He's almost 4 now, and never had any food or chewing issues. We also never had serious or major teething issues, and for the most part it was much better than what I've seen younger children go through. I've also heard is actually a good thing for teeth to come out a little later, and just think he'll be able to better understand brushing and all that good stuff. Hang in there, they are coming.

K.,
Call your pediatrician and a dentist you trust (or pediatric dentist, you might need the specialty).

I hear dentists love it when teeth come in late - after a year - because by the time they get their adult teeth, they've got GREAT brushing habits established. :)

As far as being behind with food/eating, I don't think so. You've described a little boy who loves his food.

Good luck, please let me know how it turns out,
M.

My daughter is 15 months and only has three (all within the past 3 months), with no signs of any more arriving. I'm told it makes for better adult teeth. (Here's hoping!)

It is nice to know that other kids are the same way!!!

Hi There,
My son got his first 4 teeth at one year (the front 4), so we thought he would just continue at that point. Well, he didn't get another tooth until 18 mos.!!! He is 19 mos now and has two more on the top front, and 4 mollars coming in. They are coming in slow and and in a funny order, but it hasn't been holding him back. He has his usual phases of pickiness like most toddlers, and still doesn't really like chicken (even chicken nuggets) and some other tougher foods, (although he will eat meatballs, deli meat, ground meat in sauce etc., and overall, he wants to eat a variety of textures). I was reluctant at first, but let him try everything. He loves raisins, and eats apples whole- with some skin removed (since we went apple picking)... although his chewing isn't very efficient! Just like other parts of development, each kid is different. My daughter got her first tooth at 5 mos. The one good thing about late teethers, is that they lose there baby teeth later and are less likely to get cavities!!