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Can chicken pox scar a child's developing teeth?

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Dr. Manami Yamaguchi answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Developing teeth: There are many things that can affect developing teeth. Physical trauma such as falling, may damage a still-soft developing enamel layer through movement of baby teeth above. Too much Fluoride also may affect developing enamel appearance. High fever also has a similar effect. So you may see some defect/scar on your child's teeth later if s/he had a high fever from chicken pox.

Answered 10/29/2015

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