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Hello Doctor, My Son Is 18 Months Old Now, He

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Posted on Sun, 23 Dec 2018
Question: Hello doctor,

My son is 18 months old now, he has just developed 4 teeth in the front upper side and 4 teeth in the front bottom side. He has still not developed canine and molar teeth. Is this something which we have to worry about and get it checked?

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Raj XXXXXXX Gumdal
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Canines can erupt between 16 to 22 months, wait for 6 months.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

The canine teeth erupt any time between 16 to 22 months, so there is absolutely nothing to worry about.

Just wait and watch.

Best wishes
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Hello Doctor, My Son Is 18 Months Old Now, He

Brief Answer: Canines can erupt between 16 to 22 months, wait for 6 months. Detailed Answer: Hello, The canine teeth erupt any time between 16 to 22 months, so there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Just wait and watch. Best wishes