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… Getting Started Here are some tips for children's dental care. Use a soft cloth to clean your … tooth. Brush your child's teeth twice a day using a small, soft brush. If your child is younger than 3 years, … child's teeth Brush your child's teeth twice a day using a small, soft brush. If your child is younger than 3 years, …
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… screening may lower the risk of dying from lung cancer in a small number of people. Lung Cancer … screening may lower the risk of dying from lung cancer in a small number of people. Lung Cancer …
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… if you whiten the rest of your teeth. Teeth whitening in children and teens Children and teens with discoloured teeth may have a … Teeth whitening may help them with their self-image. In children and teens, stained or discoloured teeth may be …
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… known infectious viruses are present. There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… talk with you about concerns like: Growth and development. Children with Down syndrome grow and develop in the same way as other children but at a slower rate. Education. Early-intervention programs exist for babies and young children up to age 3. Staff and caregivers in these programs …
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… . The illness can be dangerous in older adults and young children, especially babies who aren't old enough to have … or lights, and changes in temperature. Have frequent, small sips of fluids and nutritious foods. Create a calm, … or lights, and changes in temperature. Have frequent, small sips of fluids and nutritious foods. Create a calm, …
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… firmly, and gently rock the brush back and forth using small circular movements. Don't scrub. Vigorous brushing can … is too large, wrap the floss around your fingers to make it smaller. With either method, follow these steps for … tools are available for parents to use to floss their children's teeth. You can buy them at most drugstores. If …
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… finds and treats during the test. Risks There is always a small chance of damage to cells or tissue from being exposed … compared with the possible benefits of the test. There is a small chance of a pelvic infection after the test. Your … if they think you might get a pelvic infection. There is a small chance of damaging or puncturing the uterus or …
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… of the first phase of two-stage orthodontic treatment of children with malocclusion (poor bite). Growth modification … upper and lower molars. It corrects overbite caused by a small lower jaw. Bionator. This is a removable appliance … upper and lower molars. It corrects overbite caused by a small lower jaw. Bionator. This is a removable appliance …
Medications
… dose, open the capsule and dissolve the contents into a small amount of hot water. Add cold water, mix, and drink … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet … dose, open the capsule and dissolve the contents into a small amount of hot water. Add cold water, mix, and drink …