Oral characteristics of newborns: report of some oral anomalies and their treatment

Abstract

Today it is common that parents of babies with few months old visit the office of pediatricians and pediatric dentists, to receive information about their child’s oral health, or because they noticed some anomaly or questionable alteration in baby's mouth, or for preventive measures. For this reason, pediatrics professionals have to recognize the normal oral characteristics of newborns to differ them with eventual oral anomalies that need treatment. This article provides information for pediatric health professionals about oral characteristics within normality in newborns in order to recognize abnormalities in early stages, guiding their treatment and reassure the parents or guardians on the proper moment for correct approach.