Pediatric Dentistry for Babies
On occasion babies and newborns need to see the dentist right away. Did you know some babies are born with teeth? No problem though, Dr. Ryan can help. We also treat babies who have “tongue-tie” or “lip-tie”.
Common reasons for a baby to see the dentist:
“Tongue-tie and “Lip-tie” are due to a tight “frenulum”. A frenulum is piece of skin that attaches to the tongue or lip — for some children the frenulum is very short, causing the tongue or lip to be “tied down”. A consultation is required to determine what the best treatment is.
“Neo Natal Teeth” are teeth that appear in a child’s mouth in their first 30 days of life. These teeth are often loose and can make breast feeding difficult. A consultation is required to determine what the best treatment is.
“Infantile Cysts” are bumps and lumps that appear in a baby’s mouth. Most of the time they are totally harmless and go away on their own. It is best to allow a trained professional to examine the cyst in person.
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