Mamelons teeth :
- Suma Sundaresan
- Mar 13, 2024
- 1 min read
Incisors are are the thin, straight teeth toward the front of the mouth used for biting and tearing off small pieces of food.
Mamelons form when the enamel fuses while the tooth is still developing under the gums. Each of the eight front teeth develops from several lobes that fuse before the tooth pokes through the gum tissue along the pink bony gingival ridge. These little serrations of enamel help the tooth poke through the gums so the entire tooth can eruptThese mamelons resemble the serrations on a steak knife.Mamelons usually don't last for very long. Parents often notice mamelons when the permanent top and bottom front teeth first begin to peek through the gum tissue. These tiny little bumps generally wear down over time as the child begins using their teeth to chew. Mamelons do not cause any harm or interfere with your oral health. However, you might wish to remove your mamelons for cosmetic reasons. Removal requires a simple cosmetic dentistry procedure called recontouring.
Your dentist will use a file, disc, or drill to shave the enamel and smooth the edges of your teeth. This treatment will not require any local anesthetic since the mamelon does not contain any nerves. Plus, it's quick and does not require any recovery time. Tooth shaving is usually inexpensive, but your insurance provider might not cover the cost of a cosmetic procedure, so check to see if you will need to pay out of pocket.
.
Comments