16 month old without teeth??

[Emy]

I don't know if this is the right place to post this? My dd is 16 months old and has yet to have any teeth erupt. Her pedi is not *really* concerned....but I have. The babes around us just keep popping teeth, but not my munchkin. Should I be concerned????? Any other late (extremely late) teethers out there????????

[KatherineNaomi]

My 2nd didn't get any teeth until he was 14 months old. He didn't finish getting his teeth until he was 3. I think some kids are later teethers than others and I wouldn't worry about it. I know that's easier said than done. Just like anything else it will happen when it's going to happen an no amount of worry will speed up the process.

[mama_daba]

i have heard before that fluoride in drinking water can delay tooth eruption
more information here http://www.rvi.net/%7Efluoride/000105.htm

i suspect some children just get there teeth in late though.