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...: dental caries ; cavities ; fluoride ; tooth brushing ; dental home ; social determinants of health ; breastfeeding ; drinking water 1a. Overview Despite education and prevention measures, dental caries (tooth decay) continue to occur at high rates with almost half of children between the ages...)

.... An infant is susceptible to tooth decay as soon as the first teeth come into his oral cavity if he has a sufficient bacterial load already present in his mouth and prolonged exposure to sugars. Chalky white areas on the teeth are the first sign of dental decay. Both inadequate oral hygiene and inappropriate...)

... — Blood loss into a body cavity (eg, intra-abdominal, intracranial, intrathoracic) — GI losses associated with peptic ulcer, Meckel diverticulum, polyp, hemangioma, IBD, infections, milk-protein allergy — Hematuria — Postoperative loss — Trauma CKD Diamond-Blackfan anemia Heavy...)

... Epidemiologic studies also link BLLs with number of dental cavities, indicating a need for careful attention to teeth during the evaluation and treatment of Pb poisoning. Gastrointestinal complaints consist of abdominal pain, constipation, and loss of appetite. Although constant abdominal pain...)

... flushes the oral cavity of food particles and provides an environment rich in calcium and phosphate to aid in remineralization. When salivary flow is impeded, the pH is able to decrease to a lower level, tipping the scales toward demineralization (disease); in addition, the time it takes to buffer back...)

... of dental caries, due primarily to the increased availability of and exposure to fluoride. ⁴⁸ Despite this, by the time children reach the age of 18 years, most of them have had caries experience. Untreated cavities result in pain, loss of tooth structure, and infection of periodontal tissues...)

... and sugary drinks add unneeded sodium, saturated fats, and sugar to many diets, increasing the risk of chronic diseases.” ( 21 ) The problem of dental cavities warrants specific attention as it relates to diet. The consumption of any sugary food promotes the coating of the teeth with sugar...)

... and sugary drinks add unneeded sodium, saturated fats, and sugar to many diets, increasing the risk of chronic diseases.” ( 21 ) The problem of dental cavities warrants specific attention as it relates to diet. The consumption of any sugary food promotes the coating of the teeth with sugar...)

... disease in US children, dental caries (cavities) should be a concern for all parents. Research has shown that diet and hygiene practices in the first twenty-f­our months after birth play a significant role in the risk of cavities as the child becomes older. While much more beneficial than cow s milk...)

... (GERD), involves signs and symptoms of esophagitis with reflux into the esophagus, oral cavity, and/or airways. Putative morbidities of GERD in preterm infants include frequent vomiting, aspiration pneumonia, irritability, failure to thrive, and exacerbations of respiratory symptoms. ¹³⁴ GER...)