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2Kids and baby teeth
3Your Child's First Dental VisitWhen to schedule it, what the dentist checks, and how to make it a good experience.Baby Teeth: When They Come In, When They Fall OutAn eruption timeline for all twenty primary teeth, and what to expect at each stage.Tooth Decay in Baby TeethWhy decay can start with the very first tooth, and what causes it.
Prevention and daily care
5Taking Care of Your Teeth and GumsBrushing, flossing, and the habits that protect your teeth between visits.SealantsA protective coating for the grooves of back teeth, and who benefits from it.Sip and Snack All Day? Risk Decay!How frequent snacking and sipping keeps teeth under acid attack.Sipping, Snacking and DecayA closer look at how everyday drinks and snacks affect enamel.Teeth GrindingThe signs of grinding, what it does to teeth, and how it is managed.
Gum and periodontal health
4What is Periodontal Disease?How gum disease develops, and the signs that it has moved beyond the gum line.Treating Gum DiseaseThe treatment options available once gum disease has been diagnosed.Gum Recession: Causes and TreatmentsWhy gums recede, what it exposes, and how it is treated.Scaling and Root PlaningWhat a deep cleaning involves and why it is recommended.
Fillings, crowns and replacements
5Why Do I Need a CrownThe situations where a crown is recommended over a filling.Why Do I Need a Bridge?How a bridge fills a gap, and what it takes to place one.Tooth Replacement OptionsA comparison of implants, bridges, and dentures.Root Canal TreatmentWhat happens during the procedure and why a tooth may need it.Tooth ExtractionWhen removing a tooth is the right call, and what recovery looks like.
Mouth health and medical
5Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: Making the ConnectionHow oral health relates to conditions elsewhere in the body.Get the Facts About Mouth and Throat CancerRisk factors and what an oral cancer screening looks for.TMD, Temporomandibular DisordersJaw pain, clicking, and limited movement, and what causes them.Mouth Sores and SpotsCommon sores and spots, and which ones are worth a call.Antibiotics and Dental TreatmentWhen antibiotics are used in dental care, and when they are not.
Cosmetic
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