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Contents

Tools for Teeth internal design shape

Tools for Teeth internal design shape

Preface

Introduction

Pregnancy

Anatomy of a tooth

Lift-the-lip

Birth and feeding

Baby teeth eruption

Teething

Wobbly teeth

Adult teeth eruption

Tooth decay

Gingivitis

Hypomineralisation (chalky teeth)

Fluorosis (mottled teeth)

Thumb (and dummy) sucking

Ulcer (and canker sore)

Cold sore

Diet

Brushing

Flossing

Fluoride

Tooth mousse

At-home remedies

Accessing dental care

First dental visit

Dental anxiety

Dental procedures

Specialists

Avoiding tooth injuries

Emergency guide

Reinserting an adult tooth

Consequences of tooth trauma

Conclusion

Glossary

Index

Tools for Teeth internal design shape

Tools for Teeth internal design shape

Tools for Teeth internal design shape

Tools for Teeth internal design shape

Part 1

Development

Part 2

Tooth and mouth problems

Part 3

At-home care

Part 4

Visiting the dentist

Part 5

A broken tooth

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Pregnancy
Is it safe to visit the dentist when I am pregnant?
Does pregnancy directly harm my teeth and gums?
Which dental products are safe to use when I am pregnant?

Part 1
Why do we have two sets of teeth: baby teeth and adult teeth?
When do teeth start to errupt?
How do I manage teething?
Is it okay if one baby tooth is taking longer to erupt than the others?
Can I remove a baby tooth if it is wobbly?
How long after a baby tooth falls out should an adult tooth appear?
Is it okay if the adult tooth is already erupting next to a wobbly baby tooth that's yet to fall out?
Do I need to be concerned if adult teeth erupt crooked or appear crowded?

Part 2
Are tooth problems preventable?
What should I do if my child complains of a sensative tooth?
Is tooth decay dangerour?
What does it mean when you're told your child has 'chalky teeth'?
What might be causing my child's sore gums?
Can toothpaste cause mouth ulcers?
Why is it dangerous to kiss young children when you have a cold sore?
Can my child go to day care if they have a cold sore?
Is thumb-sucking harmful to my child's teeth?

Part 3
Which foods are bad for children’s teeth?
When should I start brushing my child’s teeth?
Should gums bleed when they are being brushed?
Is fluoride safe for children?
Are floss and mouthwash required as part of a daily oral-care routine?
Part 4
Which other dental practitioners might my child
see other than their dentist?
Which dental benefits are my child eligible for?
When should I bring my child in for their first dental visit?
How do I avoid passing my dental anxiety onto my child?
Do children’s teeth need cleaning by the dentist as regularly as adults’ teeth?
What is a fissure seal and how is it different from a filling?
Why is my dentist recommending my child see a specialist, and how does this person differ professionally from my regular dentist?
Part 5
What do I do if my child breaks a tooth?
Do I still need to visit the dentist if my child has had a fall but their teeth seem fine? (Hint: yes!)
When should my child wear a mouthguard?

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