A baby born with teeth

Before some of you all get spiritual and superstitious over this rare version of events of a baby getting born with teeth, you should know that there’s an explanation for this situation.

And as said, the circumstance is quite a rare one as according to pediatricians, it occurs in about 1 out of every 2,000 births.

These kinda teeth are called natal teeth which are relatively rare.

Natal teeth can seem mysterious, but there are certain conditions that can increase the chances of babies being born with teeth. These teeth may be seen in babies with a cleft palate or lip. Babies who are born with irregularities in dentin (the calcified tissues that help form teeth) may also have natal teeth.

About 15 percent of babies born with teeth have close family members that had natal teeth when they were born, too. These include siblings and parents.

While there are conflicting studies on the role of gender and natal teeth, females seem to be more likely to be born with teeth than males.

Malnutrition during pregnancy is another possible risk factor

Most cases of natal teeth involve just one tooth. Being born with multiple teeth is even more rare. Lower front teeth are the most common, followed by upper front teeth. Less than 1 percent of babies with natal teeth are born with molars.

Being born with teeth is rare, but it’s very possible. If your baby has teeth at birth, be sure to talk to your pediatrician. Any loose teeth may need surgical removal to prevent hazards and health complications for the baby.

A pediatric dentist can help guide you through the process. Even if your newborn’s teeth aren’t considered an immediate concern, it’s important to monitor them to prevent any complications.

There you have it folks! Just a normal baby with a rare condition… Lets make sure we feed well during pregnancy. If we are malnourished,it affects our baby too.