Turkish baby born with two lower teeth
Such cases are rare, and the teeth will have to come out, to avoid possible problems, says pediatrician
Photo credit: Murat Kaya Nevşehir - Anadolu Ajansı
NEVSEHIR, Turkey
A baby was born with two lower teeth in central Turkey overnight Tuesday, leaving the newborn’s parents both stunned and concerned.
The baby boy, named Mirac, came into the world in the central Nevsehir province, bordering the scenic Cappadocia region, weighing 2.6 kilograms (5.7 Ibs) and measuring 48 centimeters (18 inches), pediatrician Zeynep Ibisoglu told reporters.
"He is healthy," said Dr. Ibisoglu, adding that newborns with teeth are rare, and the teeth should be pulled out, as they could cause problems, such as with breastfeeding.
"If they aren’t pulled out, they could pass through the trachea and kill the baby," the doctor warned.
The baby's mother Nazife Kiyga described her great surprise and concern. "We are very astonished and a bit scared. His father was also astonished when he first saw them, but we were relieved when we were told that he’s in good health."
The doctor said the baby's teeth would be pulled out after health checks at the hospital.
