Epstein Pearls
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Epstein pearls are small whitish or yellowish cysts that appear on the palate or gums of many newborns. They are harmless accumulations of keratin and are considered a normal finding in babies.
What to expect? They generally cause no pain or difficulty feeding and usually disappear on their own over the weeks, without the need for any intervention.
When to consult? It is advisable to have them checked if they persist longer than expected, grow, become red, or if there are doubts about whether it is a different lesion in the baby's mouth.
Which specialist evaluates it? The pediatrician and the dentist, especially the pediatric dentist, can confirm what it is and provide reassurance to the parents. For any concern about your baby's mouth, it is best to have one of these professionals examine it calmly.
Data on 465 doctors who treat epstein pearls
Which specialist treats epstein pearls?
Epstein pearls are benign small bumps on a newborn's gum; a Pediatrician usually confirms them during a routine checkup, and a pediatric Dentist can take a look if there is any concern.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in epstein pearls
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Diana Delgado
Dr. Erick Reyes Ramirez
Dr. Laura E Figueroa Melgoza
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez Cesar Joel
Dr. Gonzalez Juan Chaquibp
Dr. Garza Nancy Cabrera
Dr. Beatriz Guerrero Macias
Dr. Ariadne Magali Villarreal Carranza
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. Juan Manuel Munoz Perez
Frequently asked questions
What is epstein pearls?
Epstein pearls are small whitish or yellowish cysts that appear on the palate or gums of many newborns. They are harmless accumulations of keratin and are considered a normal finding in babies.
Which doctor treats epstein pearls?
Epstein pearls are benign small bumps on a newborn's gum; a Pediatrician usually confirms them during a routine checkup, and a pediatric Dentist can take a look if there is any concern.