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Teething & Tooth Care

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Find out when and in what order your baby’s teeth will come in, and how to soothe teething pain, handle a wiggly tooth, and teach your toddler good brushing basics.

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Tooth care

I'm surprised that my 4-year-old has a loose tooth. Is this normal? Should she be losing a tooth already?
By Nancy Montgomery
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My child lost a baby tooth a year ago, and her permanent tooth still hasn't shown up. Is that normal?
By Karen Miles
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Tooth accidents
Reviewed by Nancy Showen, M.D., pediatrician
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Why do my child's teeth looked stained?
By Fred Ferguson, DDS
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Teeth grinding (bruxism)
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
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Losing baby teeth: What to expect and when
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
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Bad breath
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
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What is baby bottle rot?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
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Tooth care for children
By Karen Miles
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Braces
Test your tooth care smarts
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Toothbrushing timeline: Infant to big kid
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
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How to care for your baby's teeth and gums
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
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3 tips for brushing your toddler's teeth
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How to brush and floss your preschooler's teeth
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
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How to brush and floss your child's teeth
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
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When my child's first tooth came out
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