#AskTheExpert My baby is 16 months old now but still he has no lateral incisors at bottom. He has 4 upper incisors and 2 lower central incisors. Should I consult dentist or wait for eruption ?

1 Answer

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist2 years ago

A. hi you can wait for some more time for the eruption of milk teeth, meanwhile gently massage the gum pad area with clean finger tip or moist cold cotton cloth

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