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My son is 1.5 years old and i noticed that there is a tooth coming on his palate. what to do how dangerous it is?

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See dentist: It is very important to take your son to a dentist. This tooth growing in the palate needs to be removed. His palate needs to be evaluated as soon as possible by a dentist.

Answered 9/16/2014

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

First Primary Molar?: It sounds like it might be his first primary (baby) molar tooth erupting. Whether or not it is can only be determined by bringing him to a Pedodontist to have it looked at. At his age it's time to be seen for a general check-up and counselling anyway.

Answered 9/19/2014

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Tooth palate: This is not dangerous as long as it is not loose. It can be uncomfortable. See a dentist for a professional opinion. All the best.

Answered 11/26/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a dentist: Probably not a problem, but depending upon his cooperation, I would take him to a dentist- possibly a kids specialist

Answered 9/16/2014

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Dr. James Sunwoo answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Palatial Tooth: This is a common scenario and usually no cause for alarm. However, seeing a pediatric dentist would be beneficial to make sure there is no underlying pathology that is pushing the tooth into an aberrant position.

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Not dangerous: take the child to a pediatric dentist. I have moved adult teeth from the middle of the palate back into alignment with orthodontic therapy

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Unusual: VERY unusual place for a tooth to erupt. Please take your son to see a Pediatric Dental Specialist (for all the same reasons you see a Pediatrician instead of a GP). They are the specialists in dentitional (teeth) growth and development. American Dental Assn recommends all children have their 1st Dental appointment at AGE !.

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Palate tooth: Palatal teeth should be evaluated by a dentist for removal. This is not immediately dangerous but can lead to an abscess of the palate.

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Watch and evaluate.: Watch and evaluate after dental checkup appt. An xray will determine which tooth is erupting in the prepalatal area of the mouth. It is not dangerous at this time.

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Unusual: A tooth coming out of his palate would be something that I've never seen. More likely this is a benign cyst of the palate. If it's a white bump on the roof of the mouth, that's what it is. Should have your doctor or dentist take a look

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Not dangerous,: but unusual except in children born with cleft palate and lips. It may not actually be a tooth, but Epstein's pearls or Bohn's nodules, both benign, which are small cysts of epithelial cells from a plugged mucous gland and will present as a small pearl like spot on the palate or gingiva. They are harmless. If it is a tooth, it can be extracted by a dentist if needed.

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Torus: It may be a torus which is a normal variant of the hard palate in some people. Please take your child to his pediatrician for an exam. If necessary, you will be referred to a pediatric dentist, but it is probably normal.

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See your dentist: There is nothing to worry as there are several reports of these teeth erupting at the unusual places. The reason to see dentist at an earlier date is to determine the optimal time for extraction and avoid any complication for it falling on its own and getting into the wind or food pipe ets.

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See dentist: It's not dangerous, but I would have him see a pediatric dentist.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Palate: Take your child to a pediatric dentist or orthodontist to hve the tooth pulled. It poses no threat

Answered 9/16/2014

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