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Can Babies Really Be Born With Teeth? Here’s What Experts Have to Say

by DEVAN MCGUINNESS Welcoming a baby into the world can come with many anticipatory questions from parents. While some parents are surprised by how much hair their newborn is born with, others are even more shocked to find out their baby was born with teeth, also referred to as natal teeth. Unlike neonatal teeth, which develop within the

Can Babies Really Be Born With Teeth? Here’s What Experts Have to Say

I’m a pediatric dentist. Yes, you really need to bring your child in for checkups.

ESSAY This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jonelle Anamelechi, a board-certified pediatric dentist who owns Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics near Washington, DC. It has been edited for length and clarity. I’m a board-certified pediatric dentist, something I’ve always wanted to do — I grew up pulling teeth for fun. Pediatric dentistry means partnering

I’m a pediatric dentist. Yes, you really need to bring your child in for checkups.