Pediatric dentists provide comprehensive oral health care that includes the following:
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Infant oral health exams, which include risk assessment for caries in mother and child
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Preventive dental care including cleaning and fluoride treatments, as well as nutrition and diet recommendations
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Habit counseling (for example, pacifier use and thumb sucking)
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Early assessment and treatment for straightening teeth and correcting an improper bite (orthodontics)
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Repair of tooth cavities or defects
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Diagnosis of oral conditions associated with diseases such as diabetes, congenital heart defect, asthma, hay fever, and attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder
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Management of gum diseases and conditions including ulcers, short frenulae, mucoceles, and pediatric periodontal disease
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Care for dental injuries (for example, fractured, displaced, or knocked-out teeth)