Has anyone ever heard of this? Will his permanent teeth grow in this way?
2007-03-06 09:06:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
This is not on common. It is called either gemination (if the teeth are different) or twinning (if the second tooth is an extra one). It is a developmental anomaly, not a genetic problem. It is very unlikely that the permanent teeth will be similarly affected.
If you are very concerned you could see a Pediatric Dentist who would take an x-ray of the area to evaluate the developing permanent teeth.
2007-03-06 09:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The likelihood of the permanent teeth coming in the same way is very small, have some x-rays taken, they may be able to see the permanent teeth. Depending on how old your son is. It should put your mind at ease.
2007-03-06 17:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by jan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope not! My daughter just lost her 'fused teeth'. Her dentist never seemed concerned about it!!!
2007-03-06 17:14:51 · answer #3 · answered by Hot Momma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋