Dental Care

Dental care covers the management of oral health, including your teeth, gums and mouth. Teaching children proper dental care is important for their health as they grow. Explore these resources on dental care to keep their smiles bright.

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Causes

Learn about underlying causes behind conditions and health concerns related to dental health.

Definition

Read up on basic terms, procedures, conditions, and clinical definitions within dental care.

Diagnosis

Read up on the various tests and procedures for diagnosing conditions related to the health of teeth, gums, and mouth.

Management

Resources around managing your dental health, or managing health concerns related to dental care.

Prevention

Maintaining dental health can be accomplished with proper dental hygiene and preventative dental care.

Symptoms

Educational content and resources for understanding symptoms that may be related to your dental health.

Treatment

Read up on the various treatment options within dental care, for healthy teeth, gums, and mouth.

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Treatment

Orthodontics/Braces

Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on correcting misaligned teeth and jaw irregularities through treatments like braces or aligners to improve both oral function and aesthetics. These procedures help patients of all ages prevent long-term issues like decay and jaw disorders when supported by diligent oral hygiene.

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Definition

Anatomy and Development of the Mouth and Teeth

Teeth start developing in the unborn baby. Good nutrition from the mother during pregnancy is important in tooth development.

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Common dental concerns

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Treatment
Dental Emergencies in Children

Learn about some common dental emergencies in children and guidelines for what to do.
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Symptoms
Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers) in Children

Canker sores are small sores inside the mouth. They are often found inside the lips, on the cheeks, or on the tongue.
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Definition
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Children

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is an illness caused by a virus. It causes a rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It can also occur in the diaper area, and on the legs and arms.
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Symptoms
Malocclusion in Children

Malocclusion is when a child’s teeth become crooked or crowded. The child may also have a problem with their bite. That means the teeth of the upper jaw don’t meet normally with the teeth of the lower jaw when the jaw is closed.
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Symptoms
Toothache (Pulpitis) in Children

A toothache means that the pulp inside a tooth is inflamed and infected. The pulp is the soft part inside the tooth that has blood vessels and nerves.
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Symptoms
Dental Infection (Child)

An abscess is an area of fluid (pus) that happens where there is an infection. A dental abscess is caused by bacteria inside a tooth. Read on to learn more.

Caring for your child's teeth and mouth

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Prevention
Brushing and Toothpaste for Children

Read on to learn how to help your child care for their teeth correctly, from the type of toothbrush and toothpaste to use, to tips on how to brush their teeth.
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Prevention
Flossing and Children

Flossing should be started when your child is about 2 to 3 years old, under the direction of your child's dentist. Read on for helpful tips, including step-by-step flossing directions.
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Prevention
Fluoride and Children

Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay, strengthens tooth enamel, and reduces the harmful effects of plaque.
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Prevention
Step-by-Step: Brushing Your Teeth and Braces

Here are the steps for brushing your teeth with braces.