A child from Campo Grande was born at the end of May with teeth in his mouth; What explains this and what are the risks?
Little Arthur was born on May 24, bringing a surprise to doctors and his family. That’s because he came into the world with visible teeth, a rare condition that occurs in 1 in 3,000 births.
The pediatric dentist at IGM Dentistry, Ilana Marques, explains that the process of tooth formation occurs when the baby is still in the mother’s womb. They normally emerge around 6 months of age.
“When this happens shortly after birth, which is a rare phenomenon and can occur with any tooth, but is more common with the lower incisors, it is called a neonatal tooth,” explains the specialist.
Typically, newborn teeth are small and may be mobile, as they are not yet fully formed. Parents should consult a pediatric dentist to evaluate the situation and receive appropriate guidance on dental care and nutrition to ensure the child’s oral well-being, Ilana emphasizes.
According to her, experts still don’t fully understand the exact cause. However, it could be related to genetic or environmental factors. Depending on the case, tooth extraction may be necessary. This is the case, for example, if the insertion is superficial and there is a risk of aspiration by the child.
“Another situation to keep in mind is that they can interfere with breastfeeding by hurting the mother’s breast or even forming a wound in the baby’s mouth called a sore wound. In these cases, sometimes, just polishing is enough to solve the problem, otherwise perhaps For all this, the ideal is for parents to consult a pediatric dentist who will help them with the best treatment plan and with the treatment itself”, concludes the professional.
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