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1998
Periodontal disease in children - is a serious bacterial infection. It destroys the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. It is also called gum disease. The main cause of periodontal disease is the buildup of plaque on the teeth. Plaque contains bacteria that sticks...
Thumb sucking is a normal habit that we see in many infants. When babies suck on a thumb or pacifier they derive a sense of comfort and pleasure out of it. In some babies this habit is formed even before birth that is why parents...
It is a common misconception that children do not need to visit the dentist until their secondary or permanent teeth begin to emerge. It may seem unnecessary to care for teeth that will just fall out, however, caring for primary teeth serves as a foundation...
Since the variety of at-home teeth whitening products constantly growing, pediatric dentists more often than before hear the question: ”Is teeth whitening safe for my child?” To answer this question we will look into different aspects of the problem of yellowish teeth. As adult teeth are naturally...
Friends, schoolwork, and catching up with sleep - that's an everyday reality for millions of teens. Dental care and dental hygiene often move far down in the teens' priority list. It's not easy to find those two minutes to brush teeth properly when you already...
Nearly 90 percent of all foods have in them sugar and starches that enable the bacteria to produce acids. If bacterial acids active 20 or more minutes they most likely will lead to loss of tooth mineral and to tooth cavities. Other dental diseases that...
Fluoride is a natural mineral found throughout the earth's crust and widely distributed in nature. Some foods and water supplies contain fluoride. Fluoride is often added to drinking water or toothpaste in order to reduce tooth decay. Fluoride is efficient in preventing cavities and tooth decay...
Almost 52 million school hours were missed annually between school age children due to dental problem or visit with 116 hours missed per hundred children. Children with dental problems can’t perform to maximum potential in their studies. Children with healthy teeth have better attendance and achieve...