No. The age at which a baby’s
first tooth appears can vary enormously. Usually, the
first tooth erupts at around the age of
six months.
But some babies are born with a tooth, and some still have a completely
gummy smile on their
first birthday.
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If your baby still doesn’t have any teeth at
10 months, he's almost certainly just taking his time.
Late teething runs in families. Talk to your baby's grandparents. You may find that either you, or your baby's dad, were also slow in cutting that first tooth.
If you’re still worried, or if your baby has no teeth when he’s more than a year old, talk to your doctor, dentist or child health nurse. They'll be able to check your baby to make sure his
teeth are on the way.
In the meantime, check out our photos of the
signs of teething, so you know what to look for when his first tooth decides to make an appearance.
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