Can teeth go back up into the gums?

Question

My son was cutting 2 teeth on top a couple weeks ago. I could see them in the gum and he was fussing like normal for teething. I looked in his mouth to see how they were coming and they are GONE! I don't know if this is something to be concerned about or not. He isn't fussing anymore like they are bothering him.. Help?

Answer 1

It's normal. My son had it happen too. I could see and feel two teeth coming and now I see nothing. His poor gums were so swollen he had developed an ear infection from it. I am glad he feels better but I wish we could just get it over with.

Answer 2

Unfortunately this does happen, quite often with babies teeth

Answer 3

Completely normal! Some days I'd feel teeth, some days I'd wonder where on earth they'd gone. I think it's normal until they actually break through the skin significantly. After that, I didn't notice them doing that anymore.  

Answer 4

It's common ... they'll be back.

Answer 5

i havent seen it for myself , but a neighbor have a son that is a month older than my son and his kept going back into his gums . i think she said it would do it twice then , pop , there they was . so yes it's normal  

Answer 6

Yup, about a month ago, I saw my son's teeth coming.  I thought for sure the next morning he would have two upper teeth... But there was nothing.  No swelling, no teeth, no signs of teething, nothing.

Now, he's shows signs again, I see the white spots on the gums... I'm hoping they will decide to pop thru this time! :)

Answer 7

Lol I wish I had an answer for you, but the same thing happened to my daughter a few months ago. But now they're back and have cut through. So I have no idea, but it was pretty weird.