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dental care of the child |
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- In recent years, the way that dentists care for children's teeth has changed. There is now a greater emphasis on prevention. Many of the problems of oral disease have been greatly reduced because individuals have been educated about proper oral hygiene. |
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group A streptococcal infections |
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- Group A streptococcal infections include strep throat, scarlet fever, and others. |
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mumps |
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- Mumps is a viral infection that causes swelling of the parotid gland, a salivary gland below the angle of the lower jaw. Mumps can also affect other organs, especially in adults. |
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oral hygiene |
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baby bottle tooth decay |
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fever blisters |
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dental caries |
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grinding of teeth |
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plaque and tartar on teeth |
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thumb sucking |
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tooth eruption |
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vitamin C |
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gingivitis, periodontitis |
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gingivitis, periodontitis - Images (Click to view larger image) - - Alternative Names - swollen gums, gum infection, gingivostomatitis, trench mouth, pyorrhoea, bleeding gums, gum disease - What is going on in the body? - Gingivitis... |
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teething |
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- Teething is the time in infancy and early childhood when children get their primary teeth. |
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