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Tooth in mouth
My brother's daughter is 15days old baby. She has tooth. Will it cause any problem. Or is it common problem in just born. Please tell me whether we consult a dentist? Why there will be tooth in just born babies. Please tell me the reason.
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Presence of teeth during birth is known as neonatal/natal teeth.the problem with this teeth for the baby will be either he /she will have difficulty in feeding or else might injure the tongue or the soft tissues in the mouth .
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consult nearby pedodontist for the treatment of the same.
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Hello, visit a Pedodontist and get it checked.
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Known as natal tooth, based on its position it could be difficult for nursing and child may accidentally injure the tongue, so keep a watchful eye.
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Consult a Pedodontist or a Paediatric surgeon for opinion.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello Mam,
Neonatal teeth are quite common.If there is difficulty in feeding the child or if the child is injuring its tongue or cheeks,consult a paedodontist.Regards,Dr Sumanmakam,Dental arts,jayanagar,B'lore.
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Dr. Himanshu Ajwani
Implantologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
Hello maam. There is a possibility of babies having teeth during teeth during birth or immediately after birth. They are called neonatal/natal teeth. The presence of the teeth may make feeding difficult and chances of injuries for both the mother and the child.
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Visit the pedodontist for an opinion
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Dr. Shilpa
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Ya there is possibility of having teeth during birth we call it as neonatal teeth that may cause difficulty during feeding you can take your baby to a peadodontist they will remove that teeth if there is any problem
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go to peadodontist
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