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Dental HygieneSee All
You can take your child at a younger age, but experts recommend taking your child by about 12 months at the latest. The dentist can provide or recommend preventative information regarding baby bottle tooth decay, infant feeding practices, mouth cleaning, teething, pacifier habits, and finger-sucking. habits. ...more
Generally, dental exams and cleanings are recommended every 6 months for children. Encourage good oral hygiene at home by helping your child brush their own teeth. ...more
 Care of Children's Mouth and Teeth in Dental Hygiene
Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin when a child gets their first tooth or no later than the child's first birthday. Here's what you need to know. ...more
Read on to learn how to help your child care for their teeth correctly, from the type of toothbrush and toothpaste to use, to tips on how to brush their teeth. ...more
 Flossing and Children in Dental Hygiene
Flossing should be started when your child is about 2 to 3 years old, under the direction of your child's dentist. Read on for helpful tips, including step-by-step flossing directions. ...more
 Fluoride and Children in Dental Hygiene
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay, strengthens tooth enamel, and reduces the harmful effects of plaque. ...more
Children's teeth begin developing in the fetus. Good nutrition from the mother during pregnancy is important in the development of the teeth. ...more
 Oral Health/Dental Specialists in Dental Hygiene
Detailed information on different oral healthcare specialists....more
You can take your child at a younger age, but experts recommend taking your child by about 12 months at the latest. The dentist can provide or recommend preventative information regarding baby bottle tooth decay, infant feeding practices, mouth cleaning, teething, pacifier habits, and finger-sucking. habits. ...more
Generally, dental exams and cleanings are recommended every 6 months for children. Encourage good oral hygiene at home by helping your child brush their own teeth. ...more
 Care of Children's Mouth and Teeth in Dental Hygiene
Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin when a child gets their first tooth or no later than the child's first birthday. Here's what you need to know. ...more
Read on to learn how to help your child care for their teeth correctly, from the type of toothbrush and toothpaste to use, to tips on how to brush their teeth. ...more
 Flossing and Children in Dental Hygiene
Flossing should be started when your child is about 2 to 3 years old, under the direction of your child's dentist. Read on for helpful tips, including step-by-step flossing directions. ...more
 Fluoride and Children in Dental Hygiene
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay, strengthens tooth enamel, and reduces the harmful effects of plaque. ...more
Children's teeth begin developing in the fetus. Good nutrition from the mother during pregnancy is important in the development of the teeth. ...more
 Oral Health/Dental Specialists in Dental Hygiene
Detailed information on different oral healthcare specialists....more
Common Dental Problems and ConcernsSee All
Tooth decay is the breakdown of tooth enamel. Enamel is the hard outer surface of a tooth. Tooth decay can lead to cavities. ...more
 Teething in Common Dental Problems and Concerns
A baby's first tooth often appears between 5 and 7 months of age. Some babies get their first tooth a little earlier and others a little later. Here's what you need to know. ...more
Periodontal disease is a serious bacterial infection. It destroys the gums and the nearby tissues of the mouth. ...more
 Thumb Sucking in Common Dental Problems and Concerns
Thumbsucking is normal in infants and young children. It shouldn't cause any permanent problems if your child stops by age 5. ...more
Tooth decay is the breakdown of tooth enamel. Enamel is the hard outer surface of a tooth. Tooth decay can lead to cavities. ...more
 Teething in Common Dental Problems and Concerns
A baby's first tooth often appears between 5 and 7 months of age. Some babies get their first tooth a little earlier and others a little later. Here's what you need to know. ...more
Periodontal disease is a serious bacterial infection. It destroys the gums and the nearby tissues of the mouth. ...more
 Thumb Sucking in Common Dental Problems and Concerns
Thumbsucking is normal in infants and young children. It shouldn't cause any permanent problems if your child stops by age 5. ...more
Dental ProceduresSee All
 Dental Fillings (Restorations) in Dental Procedures
Teeth that have tooth decay must be repaired. Advances in dental materials and methods provide new, effective ways to restore teeth. ...more
 Sealants in Dental Procedures
Dental sealants are thin, plastic films painted on the chewing surfaces of the molars and premolars. They are highly effective in preventing tooth decay. ...more
 Wisdom Teeth Extraction in Dental Procedures
Because most mouths are too small for the 4 additional molars called wisdom teeth, these teeth usually must be removed. ...more
 Dental Emergencies in Children in Dental Procedures
One type of dental emergency is a knocked-out tooth. If it's a permanent tooth, rinse it and place it back in the socket. Then immediately take your child to the dentist. ...more
Orthodontics is the dental specialty that focuses on the development, prevention, and correction of irregularities of the teeth, bite, and jaws. ...more
 Dental Fillings (Restorations) in Dental Procedures
Teeth that have tooth decay must be repaired. Advances in dental materials and methods provide new, effective ways to restore teeth. ...more
 Sealants in Dental Procedures
Dental sealants are thin, plastic films painted on the chewing surfaces of the molars and premolars. They are highly effective in preventing tooth decay. ...more
 Wisdom Teeth Extraction in Dental Procedures
Because most mouths are too small for the 4 additional molars called wisdom teeth, these teeth usually must be removed. ...more
 Dental Emergencies in Children in Dental Procedures
One type of dental emergency is a knocked-out tooth. If it's a permanent tooth, rinse it and place it back in the socket. Then immediately take your child to the dentist. ...more
Orthodontics is the dental specialty that focuses on the development, prevention, and correction of irregularities of the teeth, bite, and jaws. ...more