How to help caregivers understand caries in children

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Risk Factors

Helping Patients Take Care of Implants
  • High-sugar Diet

    Sweet and sticky foods produce acids that attack tooth enamel

  • Brushing incorrectly

    The cause of abrasion of the tooth’s enamel surface

Disease Progression

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In-Office Treatment Options

The most common in-office treatments

  • This video demonstrates application of a sealant on a molar.

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  • This video demonstrates caries removal, and a ceramic-inlay restoration.

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At-Home Treatment Options

The most common at-home treatments

  • This video demonstrates a brushing technique.

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  • This video demonstrates a flossing technique on 3 interproximal areas.

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Recommended Products

  • Colgate® Minions Bubble Fruit Flavor Toothpaste

    Ingredients, mode of action, and proof of efficacy of Colgate® Kids toothpaste
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  • Colgate® Kids

    Specially designed for children 5 years of age and older who have a combination of baby teeth and adult teeth.
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