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Teething

Teething can start between 4 and 10 months and usually makes babies fussy and cranky. Find out how to ease your baby’s teething discomfort and care for new and emerging teeth.

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Baby teeth

Baby teeth start to come through the gums at about 6 months and have usually all appeared by 2 to 3 years of age. Learn how to care for baby teeth.

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Teeth grinding

Find out the causes of teeth grinding (bruxism), the effects of teeth grinding and what to do if your toddler grinds their teeth in their sleep.

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Dental care for children

Dental care tips for children covering brushing teeth, flossing, tooth development, teeth decay and other dental problems and when to see a dentist.

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Tooth arrival chart

Babies are usually born with 20 baby teeth. Use this chart to see when you can expect their teeth to come through.

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Thumb sucking

Thumb sucking in babies is common, and most stop by themselves. But thumb sucking may cause problems with older children's developing teeth.

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Dental care for infants and toddlers

Baby dental care starts from their first tooth. Learn about the correct dental care for infants from bottle feeding to eating solid foods.

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Looking after your teeth during pregnancy

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can make your gums easily irritated, causing them to bleed when your brush. Find out about caring for your teeth during pregnancy.

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Sleep problems in children

Some young children suffer from sleeping problems, such as sleepwalking, insomnia, night terrors and teeth grinding.

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Common myths about babies

Find out about some of the common myths you may hear or read about young babies.

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