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My child does not eat candy. Why are they getting cavities?
It could be what they drink and how often they drink it.
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Smita Kumar
Oral Conscious Sedation - the why, the what and the who.
One crucial aspect of a pediatric dental residency is learning behaviour guidance. Being able to treat a child with non-pharmacological means is very…
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Smita Kumar
Why is multi-drug pediatric oral conscious sedation prohibited in some parts of North America?
Children present the highest risk and lowest error tolerance in patient safety during sedation procedures.
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Smita Kumar
How to maintain hygiene with braces?
Healthy and clean teeth are more important than "straight" teeth!
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Smita Kumar
Help! My child still sucks his thumb.
Or blanket/fingers/pacifier.
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Smita Kumar
Why having parents in the operatory is a great idea!
The times they are a-changin'
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Smita Kumar
Can you whiten my kid's teeth?
Nothing beats a great smile!
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Smita Kumar
6 things your dentist wants you to know/do before your child's visit to the dental office
Hint: Don't use the word "shots" or "needles"!
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Is it normal for my child to be snoring?
Light, infrequent snoring is a common occurrence in children. Snoring is concerning if it is frequent, severe in nature, and accompanied by behavioral…
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Smita Kumar
What could be making my kid's teeth sensitive?
Information shared herein applies to adult teeth as well :D
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Smita Kumar
Do we need to fix cavities on baby teeth?
Often when parents are informed about cavities on their kids’ milk teeth, they wonder why it is necessary to do something about those cavities. Milk…
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Smita Kumar
My child fell and hurt her tooth! What can I do?
Ring-a-ring o' roses, A pocket full of posies, A-tishoo! A-tishoo! We all fall down
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Smita Kumar
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