Dental Abnormalities Slightly small, widely spaced teeth are common in children with Williams syndrome. Most of these dental changes are readily amendable to orthodontia correction. Typical Body Structure Sloping shoulders, elongated neck, protruding abdomen and distinguishable gait. Broad range of degree of narrowing. A slightly increased frequency in kidneys, bladder, renal functions.
Physical therapy is very helpful in improving muscle tone, strength, etc.
Many infants and young children have feeding problems. Feeding difficulties tend to resolve as the children get older. Occasionally, dietary or medical treatment is needed. In most cases, the problem resolves on its own during childhood, but lifelong abnormality in calcium or Vitamin D metabolism may exist and should be monitored. Often improves with age.