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Oral Development

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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.