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Crescent-shaped Teeth

It is also called Hutchinson Disease. The disorder of Hutchinson's teeth in children is induced by exposure to congenital syphilis from the pregnant mother to the child. It is treated by using crowns, bridges, dental restorations, and fillings.

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What is the cause behind crescent-shaped front teeth?

Query: Hello doctor, My son is two and a half years old and has very jagged (crescent-shaped) front teeth. I have brought him to two dentists. One said it appeared to be an enamel deficiency and the other said it was due to him grinding his teeth. I have never seen or heard him grind.  Read Full »


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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. I also saw the picture attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is definitely not because of teeth grinding because the features of the tooth say it all. This could be something calle...  Read Full »

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