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Primary Teeth (Milk Teeth): Losing Milk Teeth, Baby Bottle Caries, Treatment under Anesthesia



Many parents believe that it doesn’t make sense to treat milk teeth, because they will still be replaced. However, it is necessary to stop the destructive process and remove the source of infection from the oral cavity.

Primary Teeth (Milk Teeth): Dental Caries, Pulpitis, Periodontitis and Treatment



Lots of bacteria colonize in the food remained on our teeth. Generally a lot of bacteria live in our mouth and some of them are pathogenic. These organisms largely feed on carbohydrates and sugars. Therefore, the persistent advice of dentists to take care of the mouth after every meal as carefully as possible has a deep meaning.

Primary Teeth (Milk Teeth): Development, Formation, Eruption and Abnormalities



Teeth development is a complex process that begins in early fetal development terms (during pregnancy) and lasts up to 18-20 years. During the fetal development period tooth rudiments are formed, which eventually transform first into temporary (milk) and then in permanent teeth.

My 7-year old daughter lost a tooth and after 5 months there still is no sign of a tooth coming in.

Question My 7-year old daughter lost a tooth in early December. It’s now April, and there still is no sign of a tooth coming in. All of her other teeth came in just great after she lost them. Is this one dead? Answer [faq answer]

Straight Teeth and Bright Smile From The Early Childhood



Charming, beautiful smile among children and adults can be very attractive and prepossessing. Prolonged finger, nipple or other objects sucking can lead to malocclusion.

Dental Association Wants Parents, Caregivers to Know ‘Baby Teeth Matter!’



The 2,900-member Wisconsin Dental Association wants parents and caregivers to know that baby teeth, even though they eventually fall out, are very important to a child’s early physical, social and emotional development.

Australian Children’s Hospital: Bottle-Feeding Ruining Infants’ Teeth



Australia’s leading children’s hospital has urged parents to stop bottle-feeding their babies because of rising rates of severe tooth decay in infants as young as 12 months.

Calcium Supplements during Pregnancy May Prevent Tooth Decay

A recent study has demonstrated that taking a woman who takes calcium supplements while she is pregnant may help children’s teeth. The new study suggests that if a woman takes calcium supplements during her pregnancy they may help to prevent tooth decay.

Baby Teeth Need Dental Care Too

Baby little, tender teeth – how often do we really pay attention to them? Baby teeth care is important, even if their life is too short, even if they look young and healthy. In fact, baby teeth care importance is much bigger.