Toothache (Pulpitis) in Children - Stanford Medicine Children's …
Key points about a toothache in children. A toothache is when the pulp inside a tooth becomes inflamed and infected. Most toothaches are caused by cavities. Besides pain, a toothache may …
Mumps in Children - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
A child is more at risk for mumps if he or she is around someone with mumps and has not had the mumps vaccine. What are the symptoms of mumps in a child? Symptoms usually take 2 to 3 …
Periodontal Disease in Children
Your child’s dentist can often diagnose periodontal disease with a complete history and exam of your child’s teeth and gums. Your child may also need X-rays. Your child’s dentist may refer …
Injuries to the Teeth - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Children can injure their teeth from falls or during play or sports activities. The injury may be to a primary (baby) tooth or a permanent (adult) tooth. A tooth may become cracked, chipped, or …
Brushing and Toothpaste for Children
Brushing your child's teeth should begin when the first tooth appears. Use a small amount of fluoride toothpaste, about the size of a grain of rice, on a soft-bristled toothbrush. When your …
Safe Ways to Soothe Teething Pain - Stanford Medicine Children's …
Place it in the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes first and then let your child gnaw on it. A frozen banana or berries. These are an option once you’ve introduced solids. Solid teething rings. Skip the …
Malocclusion in Children - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Malocclusion is when a child’s teeth become crooked or crowded. The child may also have a problem with their bite. That means the teeth of the upper jaw don’t meet normally with the …
Tooth Decay in Children - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
The symptoms of tooth decay and cavities vary from child to child. Cavities don’t always cause symptoms. Sometimes children don’t know they have one until their dentist finds it. But your …
Teething - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
How can you help your child with the discomforts of teething? If your baby is cranky with teething, try giving him or her hard rubber toys, teething rings, or cold teething toys to chew on. Don’t …
Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers) in Children
Canker sores are often first seen in children and teens between ages 10 and19. For about 3 in 10 children affected, canker sores come back for years after the first outbreak. They can’t be …