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Dental Problems
What if There are 2 Teeth in 1 Spot?
And What are Mammalons?
Occasionally, a permanent tooth begins to erupt before
your child's baby
tooth falls out. Encourage your child to wiggle out his/her baby tooth.
If the permanent tooth is more than halfway in (see photo), your child may need
help in getting the tooth out. Please call our office for an
appointment.
Also in the picture, you will notice that the two new teeth called central incisors have distinct ridges on the top. These are called mammalons, and they are completely normal. The front teeth on both the top and the bottom are formed in three sections called lobes which fuse together. If your child has these prominent mammalons, most of the time they will be worn flat with the natural, everyday activities such as eating, talking, and the touching of the upper and lower teeth together.
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