{"id":5827,"date":"2023-01-27T10:12:09","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T15:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/?p=5827"},"modified":"2025-05-05T16:44:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T16:44:41","slug":"why-are-my-childs-teeth-bumpy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/why-are-my-childs-teeth-bumpy\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are My Child\u2019s Teeth Bumpy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a new parent, whether your babe\u2019s teeth are just emerging or they\u2019re starting to fall out, you might wonder, \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/life-stages\/childrens-oral-care\/what-are-mamelons-teeth-\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are those bumps on their front teeth?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mamelons teeth appear in the front of the mouth (the incisors) both on top and bottom and are characterized by bumpy ridges. These ridges are completely natural and form as a result of enamel fusing together during the development process under the gums.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mamelons typically don\u2019t last very long, as they\u2019re quickly worn down with biting and chewing motions. If bite problems prevent mamelons from being worn down, your child may require <a href=\"\/services\/orthodontics\/\">orthodontics<\/a>, or we can file them down for a smoother smile.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get in touch<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions or you\u2019re ready to schedule a visit with your <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Goose Creek dentists, Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams at Carolina Complete Dental Care<\/a>, contact us today to <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">schedule a visit<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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