What you are observing in your child's mouth that appear like "fangs" are likely harmless structures often referred to as milk fangs or eruption cysts/hematomas, depending on the exact appearance and location.
Understanding Milk Fangs
Milk fangs are not true teeth, but rather small, benign formations that can sometimes appear in infants' mouths. The presence of these can be related to the natural processes occurring as your child's mouth develops.
Based on available information, the appearance of milk fangs can be explained by the remnants of cellular material:
- White Appearance: Milk fangs are usually white due to the remnants of cell debris during the formation of baby teeth left in the jawbone.
- Location: If appearing on the roof of the mouth, it may be due to debris of accessory salivary gland cells buried under the mucosa during fetal life.
These are typically temporary and resolve on their own as the mouth develops further.
While the term "fangs" might sound alarming, in the context of infant oral development, it often refers to these small, usually harmless structures related to typical growth processes.
