Recognising & Treating 3 of the More Unusual Genetic Deformities in Teeth & Gums
A wide variety of hereditary disorders can affect the development and health of the teeth, gums and mouth in general. However, many of them are quite rare, or else overshadowed by the more immediately obvious disorders such as cleft lip and palate syndrome, and awareness of how to deal with these conditions is subsequently lacking, even among those unfortunate enough to be affected by them. It’s always a good thing to increase your own knowledge of these conditions; it’s unlikely, but you might be a carrier of one the defective genes that causes them, even if you present no symptoms yourself (many of them are carried via recessive genes in your DNA, meaning they may only present themselves in certain generations of your family). Read More»