A viral photo circulating on the internet shows a day old baby born with teeth. The baby has two tooth in his lower jaw.
This type of teeth is called 'Natal teeth' Natal teeth are teeth that are present above the gumline (have already erupted) at birth, and neonatal teeth are teeth that emerge through the gingiva during the first month of life (the neonatal period).
The incidence of neonatal teeth varies considerably, between 1:700 and 1:30,000.
The tooth is normally removed, because it can cause injury to the infant tongue.
This type of teeth is called 'Natal teeth' Natal teeth are teeth that are present above the gumline (have already erupted) at birth, and neonatal teeth are teeth that emerge through the gingiva during the first month of life (the neonatal period).
The incidence of neonatal teeth varies considerably, between 1:700 and 1:30,000.
The tooth is normally removed, because it can cause injury to the infant tongue.
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