Hutchinson’s teeth is a condition caused by early exposure to syphilis before or during the birth of a child. Syphilis is a known sexually transmitted disease (STI) spread from person to person via mucous. Syphilis is a bacterial infection that generally starts around the genitals, rectum, or mouth. Once these sores have developed, the bacterial infection is spread via mucous. When the condition first develops, syphilis sores and rashes are usually painless during the early stages of infection. Adults often do not realize they have a syphilis infection right away. Sometimes, people are unaware of the condition for years after the initial infection. Symptoms of syphilis can include: A rash covering the whole body Flu-related symptoms such as fever, body aches, chills, or a sore throat General hair loss Hutchinson’s teeth is a condition in children who have been exposed to a syphilis infection before or during birth. Hutchinson’s teeth refer to the development of abnormal teeth in a child exposed to the infection. The teeth grow farther apart than average teeth and will have a curved or sharp shape as they develop.