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… Tooth Development in Children On this page: Overview Overview … a problem, such as an infection or not enough space for the tooth to grow. All of a child's first 20 primary teeth …
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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview Tooth decay and cavities are caused by bacteria eating away …
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… How Asthma Develops in Children On this page: Overview … It usually develops before age 5. footnote 1 Many children who have allergies get asthma, but not all. And not … years of life. One study notes that about 25 out of 100 children with persistent asthma began wheezing before 6 …
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… Tooth Decay On this page: What is tooth decay? Tooth decay is damage that occurs when germs … spit (smokeless) tobacco, or breathing second-hand smoke. Children, whose teeth are still growing, are more likely …
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… Abscessed Tooth On this page: What is an abscessed tooth? An abscessed tooth is an infection in or around the tooth. It can be very …
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… Tooth Extraction On this page: Surgery Overview What To … Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Tooth extraction is the complete removal of a tooth, from the part of the tooth that you can see to the …
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… School-age children growth and development Last updated February 26, … ages of 6 and 10, children progress in four major areas of development – physical, intellectual, emotional and social. …
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… Wisdom Tooth Extraction On this page: Surgery Overview What To … one time. Your dentist will open up the gum tissue over the tooth and take out any bone that is covering the tooth. The dentist will separate the tissue that connects …
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… Wisdom Tooth Problems On this page: Conditions Basics Related … symptoms such as: Pain or jaw stiffness near an impacted tooth. Pain or irritation from a tooth coming in at an awkward angle and rubbing against your …
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… Recognizing and Developing Your Children's Special Talents On this page: Overview Related … Information Depression in Children and Teens Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Growth and Development, Ages …