baby teeth. my child's first permanent tooth is coming in and it's jagged. it's the front bottom one. i was told by someone that it would probably smooth down over time. is that true? we don't have insurance or $ right now. can't take him to the dentist. thanks for ur time.
2007-09-13 12:16:33 · 3 answers · asked by (!)listen 5 in Health ➔ Dental
This roughness on the edge of a newly erupting permanent tooth is perfectly normal. Typically, newly erupted front teeth have three bumps, called mamelons. In adults, the mamelons are rarely visible, because they have been worn off in the childhood grinding process. The only adults with mamelons have an "open bite," which means that the front teeth don't touch each other, and the wearing off of the mamelons doesn't take place.
You have nothing to worry about.
2007-09-13 12:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by Michael D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
All permanent teeth have mamelons or small jagged enamel protrusions which are there to help the teeth break through the gums.
These are not dangerous but will wear flat in time. No worries!
2007-09-13 12:40:29 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well all his teeth with eventually even out but wost case they will be slightly messed up until he out grows them and adult teeth take place :)
2007-09-13 12:24:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋