#AskTheExpert My baby already has teeth but doesn't chew the food.. how to get the baby to start chewing??

1 Answer

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist3 years ago

A. Hi kids can chew food with the help of back teeth. as per age only front teeth have erupted so your kid is not able to chew food. give food in small pieces to train chewing

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