Description
Book SynopsisChildren's dental health involves much more than a toothbrush. This title includes topics such as: how thumb sucking and pacifiers affect teeth; how to brush your young children's teeth; how to calm a child who is afraid of the dentist; how to help special needs children get proper dental care; and how medical problems affect teeth.
Trade ReviewPacked with useful information, this is indeed an accessible and 'complete' guide. Publisher's Weekly Although the book has been developed for the American parent... it is relevant to parents within the UK. This is indeed a 'complete' guide. -- J. Kirby British Dentist Journal
Table of ContentsForeword, by Fern Ingber, M.Ed.
Preface
Part I: Introduction
1. A Guide to Your Child's Teeth
2. Basic Care and Cleaning
3. The Dental Visit
4. Preventing Decay and Protecting Teeth
5. Affording Dental Care for Your Child
Part II: Ages and Stages
6. Pregnancy and Your Baby's Teeth
7. Infants and Toddlers (Newborn to Age 4)
8. Early Childhood (Ages 5 to 8)
9. Middle Childhood (Ages 9 to 12)
10. Teenagers and Young Adults (Ages 13+)
11. Children with Special Health Needs
Part III: Dental and Oral Health Problems
12. Tooth Decay
13. Gum Disease
14. Tooth Sensitivity and Pain
15. Conditions of the Mouth, Tongue, and Jaw
16. Orthodontics
17. Tooth Appearance
18. Dental Trauma and Emergencies
19. Oral Surgery, Extractions, and Root Canals
20. Dental Anxiety
Appendix: My Child's Dental Health Record
Glossary
Additional Resources
Index
