Comments on: Are you able to determine child abuse through crooked teeth?

By: alga_89

alga_89 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:44:59 +0000

Not necessarily by only looking at the teeth can they determine any type of child abuse. There are also other signs like if they are bruised up, If the child is nervous like when other kids cry, if the child is afraid to go home, if the child is frightened by parents, injuries or tears in the labial frenum, cigarette burns or bite marks. There are so many different ways of telling when a child is being abused when they come in a dental office, that it’s not only visible through their teeth,. Behavior, physical and mental appearance also has a big part in this.
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By: ♥Mississippi Gurl♥

♥Mississippi Gurl♥ — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:55:59 +0000

It sounds possible but some people have naturally crooked teeth. I have heard of it but I don't know if it is true.
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By: whichy which

whichy which — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:47:59 +0000

well no because children when they lose a tooth they put their tongue at that spot and say it feels weird and keep doing it and that cause it to be crooked. I hope that awnsers your question
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By: Cosmo

Cosmo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:28:59 +0000

No, if you have a jacked up grill it just means your from England. Nothing more, nothing less
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By: Super Hygienist

Super Hygienist — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:15:59 +0000

Not necessarily from the teeth themselves but there are signs of abuse which can be recognized within the oral cavity, and any dental professional who suspects abuse is obligated to report it.
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