it is pretty much the same color as her gums and I would almost describe it as a thin skin tag...only in her mouth. Weird I know but it really has me concerned. Is this something that can occur often before molars are cut???
2006-09-15 17:01:32 · 7 answers · asked by mommyto2 2 in Health ➔ Dental
The first thing that came to my mind was teeth. Where is she in getting her teeth. It could be a sign of a new tooth. To be sure, contact your doctor.
Have fun and good luck!
2006-09-15 17:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by sunshineathome74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a broad range of normal times for teeth to push through the gum tissue (erupt) into the mouth. For baby teeth, the central incisors are the first teeth to erupt, occurring at about 6 months of age. These are followed by the lateral incisors, first baby molars, canines, and, finally, second baby molars. By about 2 1/2 years of age, all the baby teeth can usually be seen in the child's mouth. Each of these baby teeth will be pushed out by a permanent tooth, starting at about age 6. The permanent 6-year molars come into the mouth just behind the last baby molars and, therefore, do not replace any teeth. This lack of replacement is also true for the permanent second and third molars.
In rare cases, a child is born with a tooth (a natal tooth), or a baby tooth erupts in the mouth within a month of birth (a neonatal tooth). These teeth are usually baby lower incisors, but they may be extra (supernumerary) teeth. These teeth are removed only if they interfere with nursing or if they become exceedingly loose, which may pose a risk of choking.
See the links below for more information...the excerpt above is from Merck's Home Edition Medical Manual...use the search feature as a means to research other medical topics of interest.
2006-09-19 07:42:53 · answer #2 · answered by sheila_0123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with Dr. Sam, it sounds like a totally harmless growth that has formed on the gums, sometimes it is in response to irritation from something and sometimes it just appears. The important thing to know is that no treatment is necessary, her baby molars will grow in right through the gums and that little growth will not interfere. It may not be noticeable once the tooth erupts, especially if it comes in right where the growth is located.
2006-09-15 20:27:52 · answer #3 · answered by blondambition 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a picture to look at here, but, yes, it may very well be a skin tag, from too much irritation, from the constant rubbing of her gums against teething toys. I've seen this more than once. when the the teeth cut through, it will most likely not be noticeable, and its harmless. If you have any further concerns, just question the doctor or dentist on your next visit. all will be well. :)
2006-09-15 23:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by Mary Moon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have a (drum roll please) skin tag in the mouth as easily as any place else. Since you used the term, I am assuming that you know what it is and that is is suitably small that we can assume it is not the tissue over an erupting tooth. Similar to any place else on your body, these things are generally innocuous and can be removed if you wish or ignored if you prefer.
2006-09-15 18:01:41 · answer #5 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with Sunshine
2006-09-15 17:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it her teeth growing, it does look funny doesn't it
2006-09-15 17:35:31 · answer #7 · answered by Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋