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Boston, MA 02115
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Clinical Services (Dentistry):
Patient Education
Dental care
The following tips sheets were developed by our pediatric dentists to provide you with care instructions following your dental visit.
Care Instructions Following Dental Trauma (Injury)
Care Instructions Following Sealant Application
Care Instructions Following Local Anesthesia
Dental Extractions and Other Oral Surgery: Postoperative Instructions
Nitrous Oxide: Postoperative Instructions
Tooth Extractions: Postoperative Instructions
Dental Patient Preoperative Instructions
Orthodontic care
The following sheets offer helpful tips on how to care for your orthodontics at home and what types of food to avoid.
Care of Orthodontic Appliances
Palate Widening Appliance
Instructions Following the Placement of a Space Maintainer
Retainer Instructions
Care Instructions for Removeable Appliances (Retainers)
Useful links
The following websites provide additional information about oral health care and hygiene. The sites also include information and educational activities for kids.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association (ADA)
American Association of Orthodontists
Massachusetts Dental Society
ADA Site for Kids
 
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Tips Towards Good Oral Health

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Learn how to protect your child from tooth decay and keep a healthy smile with tips from Man Wai Ng, DDS, MPH, Chief of the Department of Dentistry at Children's.

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