In most cases, parents become concerned about their child's teeth after the baby teeth have fallen out and the adult teeth have grown in. Recent discussions have focused on whether this is the best approach to taking care of a child's dental health. In recent years, a number of dental health professionals have advocated taking action earlier, when the teeth are still baby teeth. The following are a few reasons why baby teeth should be ...

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Seeing your baby smile, especially for the first time, is one of the most rewarding experiences of parenthood. At that moment, everything seems worth it—the sleepless nights, the diaper changes, the newborn stress. As you beam back, you will have a silly grin on your face as you try to recreate the smile. A first grin—even if it's a "gas smile"—isn't just for mom's ego. As important as it is for the baby, it is an important developmental ...

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