How does baby grow horse tooth?

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There are some yellow and white dots on both sides of the midline of the baby's palate and the edge of the gingiva, which are very similar to the teeth that grow out. This is commonly known as "horse teeth". Horse tooth is not a disease, is a normal physiological phenomenon, will not have a big impact on the baby's growth and development. How does baby grow horse tooth? Let's talk about it

How does baby grow horse tooth?

When the deciduous tooth germ develops to a certain extent, the tooth plate will break, part of it will be absorbed, part of it will gradually proliferate and keratinize, and small spherical white particles will form on the gums, which is called "horse tooth" or "die tooth".

Horse teeth are not real teeth. Its size, shape and internal structure are not like teeth, and it can't chew. Horse tooth is not a disease, it is a phenomenon in the process of tooth growth, not everyone grows.

In the process of sucking, the gums rub against the nipples. After a period of time, the "horse teeth" will fall off. Horse teeth generally have no discomfort, subside after a few weeks, can also exist for a long time, is a common physiological phenomenon of newborn.

matters needing attention

If the "horse teeth" particles greatly affect the feeding, you can ask a doctor for treatment“ "Horse tooth" does not affect the development of deciduous teeth, it will gradually fall off within a few months after birth, some babies due to malnutrition, "horse tooth" can not fall off in time, this is not much hindrance, do not need treatment.