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Is thumb sucking bad for my child's teeth?

My daughter is 6 years old and she still sucks her thumb every night while trying to fall asleep. I have heard that this can have a permanent lasting effect on her teeth. Is...
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What causes bad breath in a toddler?

My 2 year old son has a problem with bad breath. We brush his teeth twice per day, but the problem still persists. What could be causing this? How can we fix this problem?
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My daughter occasionally eats candy. Will this damage her teeth?

My 8 year old daughter likes to have a piece of candy everyday. Will this damage her teeth in the long run?
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How often should a 7-year-old go to the dentist?

I have a 7-year-old son who currently goes to the dentist once a year to have a check up and a cleaning. Should I be taking him to the dentist more? How many times a year would...
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When can I get braces?

If I need baby teeth removed, do i have to wait to get braces?
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My daughter has all of her baby teeth in. What should I bring her to dentist?

I noticed that all of my daughter's teeth came in already. Should I plan to bring her to the dentist soon? Or do I wait until she has her adult teeth?
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Is it important for children to floss their teeth daily?

My daughter is 8 years old and very stubborn. She gives me a hard time when I tell her she has to brush her teeth, let alone floss them. Is it necessary for children to floss...
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How can I make the process of losing teeth easier for my son?

My son is 6 years old, and is terrified of the thought of losing his teeth. Is there anything I can do to make this easier/less scary for him?
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What is the best way to remove stuck food particles in children's teeth?

My daughter is 4 years old, and fights me when I try to brush her teeth, making it very hard to get them clean. Is there another way to remove stuck food particles from a child's...
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Do kids with lactose intolerance have weak teeth?

My son is 7 years old and is lactose intolerant. Will the calcium deficiency impact his teeth in the long run? Is there anything we can do?
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What are the chances that the spaces in my daughter's teeth will recur when her permanent teeth grow in?

My daughter is currently 4 years old and she has evident spaces in her frontal teeth. I understand that currently she only has baby teeth. But what are the chances that these...
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Can calcium deficiency impact teeth?

My son is lactose intolerant and I have been unable to feed him milk. His teeth as a result are not very strong. Can calcium deficiency impact the health of teeth?
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The dentist has recommended my son’s tooth extraction. Is it the right way to go?

My son is 4. 5 years old. His front two teeth have cavities. According to the doctor we will have to extract his front two teeth. Is it the right way to go or is there another...
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When should a child start brushing his own teeth?

My son is 5 years old and I still help him brush his teeth. He doesn't like doing it himself, but I don't want him to rely on me for too long. What should I do?
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Biting down on side of cheek when eating

In the last month, every time I eat- my left teeth/molars are biting down on my cheek causing me to bleed and it is very painful. I am 26, I had braces when I was younger and...
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