If you have a child who is suffering from teething, you must do your part to make sure their smile will shine through for years to come. Teething typically starts when teeth rub against the gum line and break through to become visible to the outside world. It can cause infants and young children anxiety, discomfort, and pain. Helpful treatments can be used to help individuals with the pain.
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Pediatric Health Care Focus: Teething
July 31, 2017
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Teeth and Gums 101: Thumb Sucking
July 1, 2017
Did you know that a child can damage their teeth by sucking their thumb? Although thumb sucking tends to be a normal habit in children, by no means should it be encouraged, as it can have many negative consequences on their teeth, and even potentially affect the positioning of their teeth as they age.
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Tips for Treating Teething
June 6, 2017
Although children are often born with all of their teeth, they often do not start to become visible until around 6 months of age. As the teeth begin to break through the gums, pain and discomfort can occur in a process known as teething. Listed below are some common tips for treating teething:
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Top Tooth Brushing Tips for Infants and Young Children
February 27, 2017
Even though your child will not be able to brush their teeth effectively until around 6 years of age, it is important to immediately begin brushing their teeth as soon as they begin to appear. For the first few years, you will need to brush their teeth for them, but as they begin to grow up, encourage them to practice on their own until you are confident they can do so by themselves safely and effectively. Listed below are some of the top tooth brushing tips for infants and young children:
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