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What Causes Lumps On The Jawbone Of A Baby?
Hi My newly born grandson has a lump on left side of jaw bone. It is hard and feels like bone. I dont think its painful and he is feeding well. He is 5 days old and we have just discovered it. The midwife said its probably nothing and to see the doctor. What could this be please
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Hi.This can be a Dentigerous cyst or rare tumors. Needs X-ray to see what it is . Consult a Oral Surgeon or a Dentist specialized in Pediatric dentistry .
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