Teeth and Mouth

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Dental anomalies are common and may include -
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high, narrow palate

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small, widely-spaced peg-shaped baby teeth 

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midline lingual furrow (midline groove in tongue)

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malocclusion ("bad bite")

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premature exfoliation of primary teeth (early loss of baby teeth)

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permanent teeth may have delayed eruption

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missing permanent teeth (hypodontia)

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larger than normal permanent teeth

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Retrognathia in young children is replaced by prognathia (small jaw - > protruding jaw)

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sleep apnea usually obstructive sleep apnea, caused by small jaw, large tongue, enlarged tonsils, etc., characterized by snoring, daytime sleepiness. A number of parents have reported relief after a tonsillectomy.