Dental care - dummies
Many parents get concerned about the effect of a dummy on their child's teeth and mouth. Dummy sucking is only a dental care problem if it persists into school age or later, after the eruption of adult teeth. The changes can then become ... [... more]
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Dental care - common conditions - 0 to 5 years
Oral thrush, mouth ulcers and cold sores (herpes simplex infections) are common in babies and young children. Mouth ulcers affect 20 per cent of the population. They are painful and tend to recur either as one or multiple lesions, a few ... [... more]
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Dental care - fluoride
Fluoride is a mineral found in food, water, plants and toothpaste. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and drinking fluoridated water helps protect teeth against decay. Fluoride is considered safe when consumed at recommended levels in drinking ... [... more]
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Dental care - thumb sucking
Children usually stop sucking their fingers and thumbs between the ages of two and four. Pre-school children who suck their thumb or fingers can develop a lisp. Thumb sucking after the age of seven can lead to buck teeth. With patience, you can ... [... more]
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Dental care - tips if teeth are knocked out
Permanent teeth can be saved if you can immediately place the tooth back in its socket. Call your dentist straight away. If you cannot replace the tooth, store it in milk or glad wrap and call your dentist. Deciduous (milk or baby) teeth should ... [... more]
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Dental care - preventing infant tooth decay
Dental caries (holes in teeth caused by decay) can occur in children as young as six to 12 months. This condition is called early childhood caries. Early detection is vital to help prevent the need for dental treatment. Early childhood caries can ... [... more]
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Dental checks - 0 to 6 years
Your child should have at least two mouth checks with your Maternal and Child Health nurse before the age of three and a half years. Good dental care starts as soon as your child's first tooth appears. If you are on a pension or health care card, ... [... more]
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