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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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Tips for a Healthier Halloween

Oct 16, 2024

Halloween for many families is a fun-filled evening; however, it often leads to sweet-tooth heaven for many kids and adults for weeks following. Here are some tips to keep your Halloween a happy, healthy, and haunted evening: Read More

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Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD): What Is It, and What Can Be Done?

Oct 15, 2024

The most common symptom of GERD in infants is spitting up or vomiting, which is often forceful and followed or preceded by crying. Pain from esophageal irritation can cause difficulty in eating or refusal to eat altogether, along with crankiness during feeding. Read More

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Down Syndrome Regression Disorder: Not One-Size-Fits-All

Oct 10, 2024

For as much as we think we know about Down syndrome, there is still more and more that we are learning. In fact, we are sometimes explaining things to families at the same time we are learning them. Read More

Generic vs. Brand Name Medications

Oct 09, 2024

When caring for a child or loved one, there can be many questions regarding medication options, and what options are safe and appropriate medications. However, generic drugs are required to be just as safe and effective as the name-brand product. Read More

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4 Tips to Prevent Your Child from Choking (Video)

Oct 08, 2024

Choking is the leading cause of injury and death in children, especially those under age 4. The good news is that choking can be prevented, if you follow a few simple tips. Read More

Concussion Myths

Oct 08, 2024

As an Athletic Trainer, I’m frequently asked about injury recognition, treatment, and return-to-play criteria. While these topics are far too expansive for one post, I’d like to address several, common misconceptions surrounding concussions. Read More

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Dangers of Homemade Infant Formula and Formula Hacks

Oct 07, 2024

There is a lot of information online and across social media sites about infant formula, and not all of it comes from reliable sources. Here are some expert tips to follow when it comes to infant formula. Read More

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Fight, Flight, or Freeze: Understanding Survivor Responses to Domestic Violence

Oct 04, 2024

When someone experiences domestic violence, their reactions can be difficult to understand, both for themselves and for those around them. Many people have heard of the "fight or flight" response, but in the context of trauma, a more accurate way to think about it is the "fight, flight, or freeze" response. Read More