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1st Year or 1st Tooth

5/15/2018

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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child go to the dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth erupts. Primary teeth typically begin growing in around 6 months of age.
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What should I use to clean my baby's teeth?
A toothbrush will remove plaque bacteria that can lead to decay. Any soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head, preferably one designed specifically for infants, should be used at least once a day at bedtime. 

How can parents help prevent tooth decay?
​Parents should take their children to the dentist regularly, beginning with the eruption of the first tooth. Then, the dentist can recommend a specific program of brushing, flossing, and other treatments for parents to supervise and teach to their children. These home treatments, when added to regular dental visits and a balanced diet, will help give your child a lifetime of healthy habits. 
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Dental History: Barber-Surgeons?!?

5/1/2018

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During the Middle Ages, monks were the most educated citizens and carried out surgical procedures, including dentistry. When the Church banned monks from performing surgery, bloodletting, and extracting teeth, these tasks fell to barbers because of their expertise with sharp shaving blades.
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Due to barbers' facility with knives, they had often helped monks with surgical duties even before they became the chief providers of dentistry. They took up the banned duties of the monks, which meant they extracted teeth and engaged in bloodletting as well as embalming the dead and cutting hair. 
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