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 499 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Blanca Margarita Lora Aguilar
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
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.