Tooth abnormal shape

Alternative names:

abnormal tooth shape; conical teeth; Hutchinson incisors; mulberry teeth; peg teeth

Home care:

Call your health care provider if:

• the shape of your child's teeth appears abnormal.

What to expect at your health care provider's office:

The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions documenting your symptom in detail may include:

• Does the child have any of the disorders (listed in the Causes section) that cause abnormal tooth shape?
• At what age did the teeth appear?
• In what order did the teeth appear?
• Are there other tooth abnormalities (color, spacing)?
• What other symptoms are also present?

The physical examination will include thorough mouth examination and examination of the teeth.

Diagnostic tests that may be performed may include dental X-rays.

After seeing your health care provider:
If a diagnosis was made by your health care provider as the cause of abnormal tooth shape, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.