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Posted by: David Danesh, DMD, MPH, MS on Jul 23, 2025

Dental cavities (caries) affect many children. Cavities can sometimes be hard to fix, but an anti-cavity medicine called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) can be one useful tool to help address them.

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Choosing Toys for Children with Differing Needs and Abilities

Selecting a toy for a child with differing needs and abilities involves more than just looking at the age label on the box. With thoughtful choices, toys can support skill-building, encourage creativity and provide meaningful play.

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Reading and Relational Health: Investing in Your Child's Emotional World

When we read with children, we aren’t just teaching words—we’re offering connection, stability, and the kind of presence that helps them grow with confidence and trust.

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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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10 Tips for Families New to Type 1 Diabetes

Oct 30, 2024

Parents and kids facing a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes are beginning a long-term period of learning basic and then more complex points of diabetes management. Read More

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Beyond Type 1 Diabetes: Could Your Child Have a Different Type?

Oct 29, 2024

Although type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in children, there are other types of diabetes that can occur. Read More

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6 Tips for Trick-or-Treating with Food Allergies

Oct 25, 2024

Any food centered event can introduce challenges for families and children with food allergies. Trick or treating and Halloween celebrations, in particular, present opportunities for increased exposure to food allergens, which can be present in candy and other treats.  Read More

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How Can I Talk to My Child About Wearing a Mask During Flu and COVID Season?

Oct 24, 2024

With flu season upon us and COVID still around, masks can be a helpful tool to keep germs at bay, even though they're no longer required in many places. If you’re wondering how to talk to your child about why some people still choose to wear masks, here are a few tips. Read More

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Screen Apnea in Kids and Finding Balance with Technology

Oct 22, 2024

While technology isn’t starving our kids of oxygen, it does have an impact on the way they act, think, and sleep. Being aware is the first step. Take a deep breath and plan to take a screen-free break with your kids today. Read More

When Kids Draw Violent Pictures, Should you Worry?

Oct 21, 2024

A single picture in isolation is generally not a cause for concern. The accompanying conversation you have with your child should be a guiding tool to help you identify whether this is a reflection of their worry about a particular situation and/or can necessitate getting more detailed information. Read More

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The Mental Load of Moms

Oct 17, 2024

Who is in charge of “remembering,” otherwise known as “the mental load?” Historically, mothers have mostly been the ones to take care of all the details. Read More

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Underbite Correction with an Innovative Treatment

Oct 16, 2024

Many patients with facial differences, including cleft lip and palate, have changes to their jaws that result in the top jaw being behind the bottom jaw, resulting in an underbite. Potential treatment options include headgear, braces and surgery. One novel treatment option is bone anchored maxillary protraction, also known as bollard plates. Read More