If you’ve noticed tiny rounded bumps of enamel on the edges of your kid’s teeth or your own, then you probably have mamelons. Mamelons occur primarily on the newly erupted teeth – the teeth that have broken along the gum lining. Usually, mamelons are common amongst children who have got their permanent teeth. You might even see these scalloped wavy mamelons on your teeth even during adult life.

What happens to mamelons with time?

Mamelons don’t require any particular kind of treatment as they eventually wear out by themselves due to the everyday use of teeth. These functions make the humps get straight and become smooth when your upper and lower teeth come in contact and usually sit on top of each other. But if you have misaligned teeth, then the chance of the Mamelons going away is a bit difficult. If you have an open bite and the front teeth do not vertically overlap each other, then your teeth don’t come in contact, making the Mamelons stay back till adulthood. You may also have your mamelons intact if your teeth come late. Only if these remain back in your teenage and adult years or have an open bite as a child – you can go for orthodontic treatment for Mamelons. 

Why should you remove mamelons?

Mamelons do not cause any harm, nor do they interfere with the normal chewing and biting habits. Also, there’s no compromise done with your oral health. Still, you might want to get rid of them to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your teeth. There is no chance of Mamelons reappearing after being removed once by your dentist as this is a permanent removal procedure. You can contact your orthodontist or dentist for an appointment only if you want to make your teeth appear smooth and more appealing.

What is the Mamelon removal technique?

• If you want to remove the Mamelons, then you will need to visit an orthodontist to undergo cosmetic treatment where your teeth will be shaved near the edges to remove all the Mamelons.
• Your dentist can choose any one of the procedures like tooth reshaping, tooth recontouring, tooth shaving, and cosmetic contouring. These procedures can be quickly done at the dentist’s office, where the dentist uses a disc, file, or drill to remove the Mamelons and smoothen the edges.
• The entire treatment for this Mamelon removal is painless and does not even require local anesthesia. As Mamelons are made of enamel and do not contain nerves, you will not feel the pain at all. The procedure is also rapid and requires no recovery time at all. It is also relatively inexpensive. 

Mamelons become noticeable when the adult incisors first erupt. If you have misaligned teeth and the Mamelons have not softened by chewing, book an appointment with a dentist and get them removed today!