Did you know that your parents' oral hygiene routine for you as an infant or the habits you had as a small child could have had an effect on your smile even as an adult? Here, we will discover ways you can give your child a healthy foundation for their smile by creating healthy habits.    Nighttime feeding  Before your infant even has any teeth, use a clean, warm, damp cloth or finger brush to cleanse your infant's ...

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When children lose their baby teeth, it's a rite of passage, but what happens when a permanent tooth doesn't develop? A condition known as hypodontia is fairly common and treatable. When your child's pediatric dentist mentions that your child is missing a tooth or teeth, you probably want to know what it means for his or her smile. What is hypodontia? The term "hypodontia," also known as "tooth agenesis," refers to a congenital condition ...

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