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RE: Space maintainer or watchful waiting after early baby-tooth loss?
The cleaning concern depends partly on the fixed design. With a band-and-loop, there’s a loop close to the gumline to brush around; a crown-and-loop covers more of the tooth, so plaque care is different. If cleaning’s li...
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RE: Stuff you wish you'd remembered to ask your kid's dentist
“Adult toothpaste is fine” needs a bit more detail, though. I’d ask the dentist which fluoride concentration they want and exactly how much to use for that child’s age. The key isn’t really the kids-versus-adult label, a...