Oral Conditions in Children with Special Needs: A Guide for Health Care Providers

Oral Conditions in Children with Special Needs: A Guide for Health Care Providers

Tooth eruption may be delayed, accelerated, or inconsistent in children with growth disturbances. Gums may appear red or bluish-purple before erupting teeth break through into the mouth. Eruption depends on genetics, growth of the jaw, muscular action, and other factors. Children with Down syndrome may show delays of up to 2 years. Offer information about the variability in tooth eruption patterns and refer to an oral health care provider for additional questions.

Topics:
Oral Development
Oral Trauma
Oral Infections
Gingival Overgrowth

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