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My 9 month baby's tooth is just starting to come in an just recently a white bump appeared on the side of it ... should i be concerned?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Unclear question: Is the white bump on the tooth or on the gum next to the new tooth? If latter, may be a second tooth working its way out. Treat baby for teething symptoms. If bump is on tooth, see pediatrician or dentist for evaluation.
Answered 4/1/2013
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Exam for reassurance: Probably just the normal eruption process, and the top layer of tissue turning white from the pressure of the tooth pushing through. Get a dental exam for reassurance of what it is.
Answered 3/22/2014
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Probably OK: You didn't specify if white bump is on the gums or on the tooth. In either case your child is telling you that it's time for his/her 1st dental examination. Please check in with a Dentist or a pediatric dental specialist, a Pedodontist. Pedodontists are children's bento-facial growth and development experts.
Answered 11/12/2019
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