My Teething 1 Year Old Just Started! Is This Normal?
It isn’t all that common for the teething process to begin in a 1 year old, but it isn’t unheard of either. Just as no two children are exactly alike (even twins carry a minutia of distinction), no two children will develop in quite the same manner. There are always differing factors which make the child’s development a unique and personal experience and the same applies to the teething process. Some children start early in life and some start late, it’s really nothing to be afraid of and it’s usually nothing to lose sleep over. It might even surprise you to learn that in some extremely rare cases, tooth breakthrough was known to begin as late as four years of age in some children.
There are many old wives’ tales surrounding both early and late tooth development. Some say that if your child’s teeth breakthrough earlier than expected, then he is advancing much faster and will be brilliant in both physical condition and mentality. Another tale, about late development, claims that your child, having relied on their gums for so long, will have much stronger and resilient gums and tougher teeth. Stories aside, let’s get down to the science of the matter: just why did your baby start teething so comparably late in life? Did you know that late dental development can be hereditary? It’s possible that even you were a late bloomer when it came to your teeth. That’s something you ought to look up if you’re not sure how to proceed in the matter. Other causes of late teething can be the result of an obstruction in the gums or even poor nutrition.
If you are the parent of a teething 1 year old, then you probably don’t need to worry. Some children have been known to develop teeth as late as four years of age. Most children start this process only a few months into their new lives, but that doesn’t mean there’s anything abnormal about your baby. Just keep track of your child’s development and practice early infant dental hygiene to ensure the future of your child’s teeth.
