Child Health A-Z
Common Dental Problems and Concerns
Common Dental Problems and Concerns
There are many common dental problems and concerns affecting children and adolescents that require clinical care by a pediatric dentist, physician, or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
Last Update
February 3, 2008-
Child Health A-Z
- The Growing Child: 10 to 12 Months
- The Growing Child: 1 to 3 Months
- The Growing Child: 4 to 6 Months
- The Growing Child: 7 to 9 Months
- Age-Appropriate Hearing Milestones
- Age-Appropriate Speech and Language Milestones
- Acne
- Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Adolescent (13 to 18 Years)
- Adolescent Nutrition
- The Growing Child: Adolescent (13 to 18 Years)
- Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Area
- Amenorrhea
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Autistic Disorder
- Biting
- Nursing Bottle Caries
- Orthodontics / Braces
- Breast Conditions
- Breast Self-Examination
- Anatomy of the Breasts
- Breast Health
- Brushing and Toothpaste
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Constipation
- Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap)
- Crying
- Tooth Decay (Caries or Cavities)
- Dental Health
- Dental Health Overview
- Dental Procedures
- Diarrhea
- Diapers / Diaper Rash
- Discipline
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dysthymia
- Eating Disorders
- Encopresis (Holding Bowel Movements)
- Urinary Incontinence (Enuresis)
- Exercise
- Eye Examinations and Visual Screening
- Feeding Guide for the First Year
- Fever in a Newborn
- Female Growth and Development
- Fillings
- Flossing
- Fluoride
- General Principles of Discipline
- Gastrointestinal Problems
- The Growing Child
- Gynecological Health
- Gynecological Infections
- Recognizing Urologic or Gynecologic Problems
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Healthy Diets Overview
- Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss in Babies
- Types of Hearing Tests
- Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib)
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Health Maintenance
- Health Promotion and Common Problems
- Hearing, Speech, and Language
- Immunizations
- Overview of Immunizations
- Growth and Development
- Infant
- Infant Nutrition
- Infant Sleep
- Infant Play
- Kyphosis
- Learning Disorders
- Lying and Stealing
- Major Depression
- Overview of the Male Anatomy
- Care of the Uncircumcised Penis
- Adolescent Male: Physical Examination
- Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depression
- Measuring a Baby's Temperature
- Menstrual Cycle: An Overview
- Male Growth and Development
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Mouthguards
- Mastalgia (Breast Pain)
- The Growing Child: Newborn
- Normal Breast Development
- Nightmares and Night Terrors
- Nutrition
- Weight Management
- The Growing Child: 1-Year-Olds
- Online Resources - Growth and Development
- Overview of Mood Disorders
- Puberty: Adolescent Female
- Puberty: Adolescent Male
- Pap Test
- Stages of Play
- Play
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Pneumococcus
- Polio (IPV)
- Preschool (4 to 5 Years)
- The Growing Child: Preschool (4 to 5 Years)
- Preschooler Nutrition
- Prevention of Oral Problems
- Preschool Play
- Substance Abuse / Chemical Dependence
- Safer Sex Guidelines
- The Growing Child: School-Age (6 to 12 Years)
- School-Age (6 to 12 Years)
- School-Aged Child Nutrition
- Scoliosis
- Sealants
- Separation Anxiety
- Sleep
- Healthy Sleep Habits
- Signs of Problems in Speech, Language, Hearing Development
- School Refusal
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Stuttering
- Toddler Nutrition
- Anatomy and Development of the Mouth and Teeth
- Teething
- Television and Children
- Temper Tantrums
- The Growing Child: 3-Year-Olds
- Failure to Thrive
- Thumb Sucking
- Time-Out
- Toilet-Training
- Toddler
- Toddler Play
- The Growing Child: 2-Year-Olds
- Vaginitis
- Age-Appropriate Vision Milestones
- Vision
- Types of Visual Screening Tests
- Problems With Vision
- Vulvitis
- Wisdom Teeth Extraction
- Bathing and Skin Care
- Normal Newborn Behaviors and Activities
- Newborn - Reflexes
- Newborn - Senses
- Newborn - Sleep Patterns
- Breastfeeding Your Baby
- Effective Breastfeeding
- How Milk Is Made
- Breast Milk is The Best Milk
- Getting Started
- Effective Sucking
- Bottle-Feeding
- Baby's Care After a Cesarean Delivery
- When a Baby Has Difficulty After Birth
- Baby's Care in the Delivery Room
- Baby's Care After Birth
- Baby's Care After a Vaginal Delivery
- Circumcision
- Umbilical Cord Care
- Choosing a Pediatrician
- Newborn - Crying
- Breastfeeding Difficulties - Baby
- Ineffective Latch-on or Sucking
- Mismanaged Breastfeeding
- Over-Active Let-Down
- Slow or Poor Infant Weight Gain
- Diapers / Diaper Rash
- Insufficient or Delayed Milk Production
- Flat or Inverted Nipples
- Breastfeeding Difficulties - Mother
- Low Milk Production
- Mastitis
- Plugged Milk Ducts
- Sore Nipples
- Fever in A Newborn
- Behavior Changes
- When To Call Your Physician
- Gastrointestinal Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Skin Color Changes
- Measuring a Baby's Temperature
- Physical Examination
- Gestational Assessment
- Newborn Health Assessment
- Measurements
- Warning Signs
- Childhood Immunizations
- Normal Newborn
- Getting to Know Your New Baby
- Maternal Nutrition and Breastfeeding
- Breast Milk Collection and Storage
- Taking Care of Your Breast Pump and Collection Kit
- Storing Your Breast Milk
- Thawing Breast Milk
- Using a Breast Pump
- Overview of Birth Defects
- Hypoglycemia
- Jaundice
- Birth Injuries
- Newborn Complications
- Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
- Thrush
- Newborn Appearance
- Newborn Care
- The New Mother - Taking Care of Yourself After Birth
- Infant Feeding Guide
- Online Resources - Normal Newborn
- Preparing the Family
- Preparing For Your New Baby
- Eye Prophylaxis / Vitamin K Injection
- Hearing Screening Tests
- Common Procedures
- Newborn Immunizations
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Getting Ready at Home
- Introducing a Bottle
- Childcare
- Breast Milk Expression - Helpful Equipment
- Breastfeeding and Returning To Work
- At Work
- Maternity Leave
- Breast Milk Expression
- Getting Ready
- Your Workplace
- Glossary
- Glossary
