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Hutchinson teeth

Hutchinson teeth is a sign of congenital syphilis, which occurs when a pregnant mother transmits syphilis to her child in utero or at birth. The condition is noticeable when a child’s permanent teeth come in. The incisors and molars take on a triangular or peglike appearance.

Dr. Banić

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Dental caries is a diet-related disease

Dental caries is a diet-related disease that continues to be a problem for certain dental patients. Frequent consumption of fermentable carbohydrates that have low oral clearance rates increases the risk for enamel caries and perhaps is even more dangerous for root surfaces.

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Dry air

Harsh, winter winds can dry out the lips and make them more hospitable to the virus that causes cold sores. Dry, warm air in heated homes can encourage the virus to spread and break out more often.

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The dental pain triggered by extreme temperatures

The dental pain triggered by extreme temperatures can have several causes such as tooth decay, exposed dentin, upset tooth nerves due to grinding teeth, or a newly placed dental filling. Some people’s teeth are sensitive to the cold.

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Neonatal resuscitation


The time needed to deliver the first two rescue breaths was between 12 and 15 s. The average time to complete five cycles of CPR is approximately 2 min for newly trained BLS/AED providers and the majority of the participants found it easier to perform five cycles.

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A viral infection

A viral infection running rampant at a local daycare could be affecting your kids. The highly-contagious viral infection has no effective treatment.

A local pediatrician says that she sees children come in with the infection most often this time of year, during the transition from spring into summer.

It’s caused by the coxsackie virus. The hand, foot, and mouth disease causes fever, blisters on hands and feet, and painful ulcers in the mouth.

Dr. Banić