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My baby has got soft teeth that chip on biting. What am I to do?

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My baby is one year old. She has soft teeth in the front and she is not able to bite anything with the upper teeth. If she bites, the teeth start chipping. What am I to do?
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If the enamel matrix formation is deficient, it will result in soft teeth that chips and/or decays easily. It may also result in an atypical or abnormal tooth shape. This is called enamel hypoplasia.

Treatment for this dental condition includes removal of the very soft enamel and placement of a white tooth-colored filling in that area.

Occasionally, the aberration or deviation from normal growth in the enamel is extensive enough that we recommend a white stainless steel cap as a temporary crown during the growing years.

Maintain proper oral hygiene of the child by wiping the teeth with a soft cloth or a very soft brush.

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Published At June 24, 2014
Reviewed At April 25, 2025

Education:

MDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rachna Maheshwari is a skilled Dental Surgeon specializing in Oral Implantology with valuable clinical experience. Based in Uttar Pradesh, she is fluent in English and committed to providing high-quality dental care. Her expertise includes dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, and aesthetic restorations, ensuring functional and natural-looking results through advanced techniques and patient-focused treatment.

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Soft teeth in babies, often due to enamel hypoplasia, can lead to chipping and difficulty biting. Understanding this condition is key to proper care.

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Dr. Rachna Maheshwari

Dentistry

Education:

MDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rachna Maheshwari is a skilled Dental Surgeon specializing in Oral Implantology with valuable clinical experience. Based in Uttar Pradesh, she is fluent in English and committed to providing high-quality dental care. Her expertise includes dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, and aesthetic restorations, ensuring functional and natural-looking results through advanced techniques and patient-focused treatment.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality
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