What Happens When Teeth Don’t Develop? A Simple Guide to Rare Conditions
When a child grows, teeth usually develop naturally and predictably. In exceptional instances, however, there is a possibility that some or even no teeth will form. This is referred to as anodontia, and it may occur on the baby teeth and the adult teeth. It frequently occurs as a result of genetic causes, i.e., it may be familial. There are children who are born without tooth buds, which are...