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… may leave on the utensil contains bacteria that can cause tooth decay. In some instances, kissing can also transfer … from adult to child. You can help prevent early childhood tooth decay in your child by making sure that your family … own teeth and gums healthy reduces the risk of transferring tooth decay bacteria to your child. If you bottle-feed, do …
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… gums and mouth twice each day from birth. Once the first tooth appears, brush morning and at night with a soft baby toothbrush and a grain of rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Brush where the teeth and gums meet, the top of …
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… Dry socket is an inflammation of the jawbone after a tooth, such as a wisdom tooth, has been removed (extracted). What causes it? Dry … surgery and you have severe pain around the area where your tooth was removed. Health Tools Health Tools help you make …
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… a powder that your dental professional places into infected tooth pockets. Minocycline is then slowly released over the … each dose before placing this product into the infected tooth pocket(s). The dosage is based on your medical … to treatment. After this medication is placed in your tooth pocket(s), do not touch any treated areas for 7 days. …
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… Overview Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and dental cavities . It may be added to local water supplies, toothpastes, and other mouth care products. Pediatric … recommend that you use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste up to age 3. Ask your dentist if this is right …
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… Your dentist will check your teeth and gums for signs of tooth decay, gingivitis, and other health problems. Your … a fluoride solution directly to your teeth to help prevent tooth decay. Your dentist may recommend a series of fluoride … minerals can affect your dental health. If you have active tooth decay or gum disease, your dentist will talk to you …
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… teeth can be hard to take care of, which may lead to tooth decay or tooth loss. When malocclusion is severe, it can even cause … of malocclusion include thumb-sucking, pacifier use, and tooth loss. Long-term mouth breathing seems to be linked to …