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Posts by David Danesh, DMD, MPH, MS

Posted by: David Danesh, DMD, MPH, MS on Feb 11, 2025

Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, but it's largely preventable with the right strategies. Discover how fluoride in drinking water can protect your child's smile and well-being in our latest blog post! 

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What Are "Shark Teeth"?

The front baby teeth start falling out at around six years old. However, what if you see another row of teeth behind the baby teeth? Some people call this “shark teeth” because of its distinctive look as the adult teeth come in behind the baby teeth.

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Tooth Whitening for Teens: How and When to Do It Safely

Tooth whitening can improve how a smile looks and feels. Here are some things parents need to know if their teen asks to get their teeth whitened.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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