Newborn Nursery at LPCH

Natal Tooth

photo by Janelle Aby, MD

This infant's tooth is erupted and is clearly visible. When the tooth is mobile, it can easily be removed with a gauze and a twisting motion. In this case, the tooth was firmly seated in the gum and was not removed in the nursery.

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