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… Teething On this page: Overview What to Expect Symptoms When … For Your Child Overview Teething is the normal process in which your baby's first set of teeth (primary teeth) break through the gums (erupt). …
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… Teeth Whitening On this page: Overview Overview Teeth whitening uses a bleaching product or an abrasive to make teeth whiter. Teeth whitening isn't a medical procedure—it …
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… Teething Products On this page: Overview … Overview There are many ways to help your baby who is teething . You can help relieve discomfort by offering your baby safe objects to chew or suck on. Teething rings, teethers, and toys specifically for teething …
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… Teething: Common Concerns On this page: Overview Overview If your baby is teething, you may have questions that many other parents ask. Are my baby's symptoms caused by teething? When teething, many babies drool. Teething happens …
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… Wisdom Teeth: Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? Decision Point … pain or an infection, crowd other teeth, or get stuck (impacted) and can't break through your gums. Some dentists and oral surgeons think it's best to have impacted wisdom teeth removed (extracted) before you're 20 …
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… Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth On this page: Getting Started … Start a few days after birth, and do this until the first teeth come in. Start caring for your child's teeth as soon as you see the first baby (primary) tooth. …
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… Extracting Teeth for Malocclusion Treatment On this page: Topic … carefully planned and selective removal of baby ( primary ) teeth to create room for incoming permanent ( secondary ) teeth. Dentists or orthodontists consider removing teeth …
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… Dental care and teething for toddlers Last updated August 13, 2013 Babies … By the time your toddler is 36 months, they should have 20 teeth - 10 on the top and 10 on the bottom. Overview Your toddler's first teeth (called baby teeth) are important because they: Help …
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… Reducing Biting in Teething Babies On this page: Overview Overview Some babies bite during teething , because they feel discomfort or pain. The most common symptoms of teething include: Swelling, tenderness, or discomfort in the …
