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… At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added … way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who drink fluoridated water can expect up to 35 … using fluoridated water, children develop strong teeth. As adults, they will have fewer cavities or missing teeth. …
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… at high risk for breast cancer, your choices are: Get extra checkups and testing. Take medicines. Have surgery to remove … take—if any—to prevent cancer. These are the choices: Extra checkups and testing. Having checkups and testing more often … now and think about surgery later, after they have had children and have finished breastfeeding. What does it mean …
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… Screening On this page: Screening Overview Screening in Children and Teens Screening Overview … Counselling, medicine, and self-care may help. Screening in Children and Teens Depression is a serious mental health … be a sign of depression. What is depression screening in children and teens? Depression screening is a quick way for …
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… can be many different reasons for this. For example, some children may get tired while eating, so they may eat less. … gums. And your child may need antibiotics before certain dental procedures to help prevent a heart infection. Most … When your child is an adult, they will need routine checkups. Be sure that your child has a primary care …
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… include throat or mouth infections (such as strep throat), dental problems (such as cavities), and gum disease. Bad … in the mouth from food caught between teeth, dentures, or dental appliances. Mouth and throat problems that can cause … dissolve in your mouth. Doctor visits Have regular dental checkups. Ask your doctor about making an appointment to see …
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… alert for signs of infection if you have recently had any dental, diagnostic, or surgical procedure. Irregular … of MR, your doctor will still want to see you for regular checkups. Your doctor will want to see you as soon as you … you are having a problem with your medicine. Practice good dental hygiene, and have regular checkups. Good dental …
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… what treatment is right for you. You will have regular checkups and echocardiograms if your stenosis is mild or … you are having a problem with your medicine. Practice good dental hygiene, and have regular checkups. Good dental health is especially important. That's because …
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… you are having a problem with your medicine. Practice good dental hygiene, and have regular checkups. Good dental health is especially important. That's … Information Chest Problems Congenital Heart Defects in Children Coronary Artery Disease Endocarditis Heart Failure …
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… See which vaccines are recommended and when. Infants and Children This schedule lists all vaccines that are provided free to children in British Columbia who are between the ages of 0 … in grade 6 as a series of 2 doses given 6 months apart. Adults, Seniors and Individuals at High Risk This schedule …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Children's language development is likely to progress faster … when they are often given the chance to interact with both children and adults. Talking with other children Children who often play …
