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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay February 21, 2018

Tooth decay can develop when the child’s teeth and gums are exposed to any liquid or food other than water for long periods or frequently throughout the day. Natural or added sugars in the liquid or food are changed to acid by bacteria in the mouth. This acid then dissolves the outer part of the … Continue reading “Baby Bottle Tooth Decay”

What should I do if my child has a dental injury? February 9, 2018

A chipped tooth is usually cause to see the dentist, but frequent tooth chipping merits a pediatrician visit.
Soft tissue injuries inside the mouth that bleed continuously need emergency medical attention.
Unexplained or general oral pain, swelling or bleeding should be seen by a pediatrician.

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles | Tagged dentist, injuries, mouth, oral health, teeth, tooth

Taking Care of our Children’s Teeth October 13, 2014

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Our dental health can affect our overall health.
Good dental hygiene should start before the first teeth even show up.
Even though baby teeth are temporary, they are very important and need to be taken care of.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged dental, early childhood, middle childhood, teeth

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