Pediatric Dentistry

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"Early Mixed Dentition: Managing the Transitional Period"

"Between ages 6-8, something amazing happens in your child's mouth: baby teeth start falling out and adult teeth come in."

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"Ectopic Eruption: Management of Misaligned Tooth Emergence"

"Ectopic eruption happens when a tooth erupts in the wrong location or at an unusual angle."

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"Ankyloglossia and Speech Effects: Understanding Tongue-Tie"

"Tongue-tieβ€”called ankyloglossia by dentistsβ€”affects about 4-11 out of every 100 newborns, making it quite common."

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Nursing Bottle Decay Sweetened Beverages at Night

If your baby or toddler uses a bedtime bottle, you might think you're doing

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"Helping Your Child Stop Thumb Sucking: Age-Appropriate"

Thumb and finger sucking beyond age 3-4 can affect teeth development. Learn supportive strategies to help kids stop.

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"Toothpaste for Children: Age-Appropriate Fluoride"

"Clinical guidance on pediatric toothpaste selection by age, fluoride concentrations, swallowing risk, flavor considerations, and prescription."

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"Delayed Eruption: Why Your Child's Permanent Teeth Are"

Understanding late tooth eruption in children and when to be concerned.

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'Tongue-Tie in Babies and Toddlers: Early Detection'

Learn how to identify tongue-tie in your infant or toddler, when treatment

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Your Dental Health During School Years

Your school years (ages 6-12) are a critical time for establishing healthy

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