Hello Doctor My son is 19months old. He has got almost all his teeth but he is not chewing food. He directly swallows it due to which sometimes he vomits if a large piece gets stuck. How to help him to chew his food. He has interest in whatever food we adult eat.

1 Answer

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist3 years ago

A. Hi kids usually get their complete set of 20 milk teeth upto the age of 3-3.5 years.. kids can chew food with the help of back teeth.. wait till eruption of back teeth

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