Should I be worried about white spots on my newborn's gums?

Many characteristics of newborns are not obvious, but mothers of newborns are always worried about many things. For example, some newborns have white spots on their gums, so mothers worry whether this is normal but they are not sure. In order to solve the doubts of expectant mothers, today we will take a look at why there are white spots on the gums of newborns.

1. Most babies have some yellow-white dots on both sides of the upper palate line and the edge of the gums. They are like teeth growing out. They are commonly called ivory teeth or molar teeth. They are called epithelial beads in medicine. Epithelial beads are formed by the accumulation of epithelial cells. It is a normal physiological phenomenon. Diseased ivory teeth affect the baby's feeding and the development of deciduous teeth. They will gradually fall off within a few months after birth. Some babies have good nutrition and ivory teeth can fall off in time. There is no big hindrance and no need for treatment. The baby cries when eating. It is better to go to the hospital for examination to rule out the cause of the abnormal oral condition. The mother can give the baby some water to rinse the mouth after feeding, and use gauze dipped in water to gently wipe the baby's gums. It is effective.

2. Thrush Thrush is caused by Candida albicans infection. The main symptoms are small white spots on the tongue, cheeks, gums, palate and other oral mucosa. It is more difficult to cure when the baby is malnourished or weak. It is recommended to seek medical treatment as soon as possible and pay attention to the baby's nutritional supplements. In addition, the baby's pacifiers and bottles should be disinfected frequently. When caring for the baby, adults must also pay attention to cleanliness to avoid repeated infection with bacteria.

The above is the relevant explanation about the white spots on the gums of newborns. Mothers who have any questions can read it carefully. If there is still something they don’t know, for the health and safety of the baby, mothers can go to the hospital to consult some pediatricians themselves, so that they will feel more at ease.