What causes lumps on the jawbone of a baby?
Patient: Hi My newly born grandson has a lump on left side of jaw bone. It is hard and feels like bone. I dont think its painful and he is feeding well. He is 5 days old and we have just discovered it. The midwife said its probably nothing and to see the doctor. What could this be please Doctor: Hi.This can be a Dentigerous cyst or rare tumors. Needs X-ray to see what it is . Consult a Oral Surgeon or a Dentist specialized in Pediatric dentistry .