Pediatric dentists have two to three extra years of training upon completion of dental school. A pediatric dentist is specially trained to deal with oral health issues that are age-specific for infants, small children and teenagers. In tandem with your pediatrician, a pediatric dentist can help parents guard the health of their children, in many different ways. When children have a "dental Home" ( the pediatric dentist's office) and learn how to brush their teeth from an early age; they have a great head start on a lifetime of good oral hygiene habits and care. Dental.net's PEDIATRIC DENTAL GUIDE covers what parents need to know about the development of their child's teeth, proper at-home care as well as a look at just what a pediatric dental professional does and how she can help your child.

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