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Your Child’s First Visit
Children should see a pediatric dentist after the first tooth comes in and no later than their first birthday. Early childhood dental
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Types of Sedation for Children
Sedation helps ensure that pediatric dental visits provide young patients with a comfortable experience and effective results. Often, children are intimidated by
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Importance of Dental X-Rays
Dental x-rays are an important tool in pediatric dentistry. As the teeth and jaw mature, x-rays provide pediatric dentists an enhanced view of
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Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the surfaces of a child’s molars to prevent the development of tooth decay. They work
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Nursing or “Baby Bottle” Decay
Baby bottle decay occurs as a result of long-term contact between the teeth and liquids that contain sugars. Often, infants and toddlers are
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Care of My Child’s Teeth
Your child’s mouth, jaw, and teeth are ever growing and changing. In fact, a child’s dental needs are often far greater than an
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Infant Oral Care
A lifetime of good oral health begins during the first stages of life even before the first teeth emerge. Parents who are well-educated
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Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric dentistry is a dental specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral health problems in children. Pediatric dentists have
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Decay Prevention for Children
A child’s oral health must be protected from birth through adolescence and into adulthood. Unfortunately, many children develop tooth decay early in
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Thumb-Sucking and Pacifier Use
Children are born with a natural sucking reflex. In fact, babies begin to suck on their fingers while still in the womb.
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When Will My Baby Get His /Her First Tooth
Children are born with a set of primary teeth that last throughout early childhood. These primary teeth typically begin to emerge during
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Why are Baby Teeth Important
The primary teeth are the teeth that babies are born with and continue to develop in the first few years of life.
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Pulpal Therapy and Crowns for Children
Pulpal therapy is a pediatric dental treatment used to treat and preserve a child’s natural tooth that has been affected by an
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Tooth-Colored Fillings for Children
More than half of children over age six have some degree of tooth decay. When cavities are left untreated, they can lead