Oral Development
From Holoprosencephaly
Oral Development
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.
You may also find these external links beneficial:
• http://www.scdonline.org --- Special Care Dentistry Association
• http://www.eservices.aapd.org ---Am. Academy Pediatric Dentistry
• http://www.scgrotto.com Grottoes of North America ---This is a masonic organization providing free dental care for disabled children.

