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Description: Decay in infants and toddlers due to prolonged bottle use. Prevention: Don't let children fall asleep with bottles, wean off bottle early. Treatment: Dental restoration, behavior changes.

Description: Habit that can affect dental alignment. Prevention: Provide alternative comfort objects, positive reinforcement. Treatment: Dental appliances, behavior modification techniques.

Description: Incorrect positioning of teeth when the jaws close. Prevention: Monitor dental development, avoid thumb sucking. Treatment: Orthodontics, retainers.

Description: Teeth that fail to emerge through the gums. Prevention: Regular dental monitoring, early orthodontic assessment. Treatment: Extraction if troublesome, or orthodontic intervention to aid eruption.

Description: A pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection. Prevention: Good oral hygiene, prompt treatment of cavities. Treatment: Drainage, root canal, or extraction.

Description: Severe decay in young children who nurse from bottles too long. Prevention: Limit nighttime bottle use, avoid sugary liquids. Treatment: Restorative treatments, parental education.

Description: Upper front teeth that protrude excessively over the lower teeth. Prevention: Early interception, thumb sucking prevention. Treatment: Orthodontic braces, growth modification devices.

Description: Loss of tooth enamel due to acid exposure. Prevention: Limit acidic drinks, rinse mouth with water after acid exposure. Treatment: Tooth bonding, crowns, or veneers as needed.

Description: Rapid decay in young children's teeth. Prevention: Avoid sugary drinks, especially in bottles. Treatment: Removal of decay, crowns, or extractions if severe.

Description: Habit where the tongue presses too firmly against the teeth. Prevention: Awareness and correction of swallowing patterns. Treatment: Speech therapy, oral appliances.

Description: Fungal infection in the mouth. Prevention: Sterilize bottles and pacifiers, maintain good oral hygiene. Treatment: Antifungal medications.

Description: Mucus-filled cysts often resulting from trauma to the salivary glands. Prevention: Stay away from lip biting and sucking. Treatment: Usually self-resolving, or surgery for persistent cases.

Description: Poor bite due to abnormal alignment of teeth or jaws. Prevention: Early evaluation by an orthodontist, address harmful oral habits. Treatment: Braces, surgery in severe cases.

Description: Gum inflammation often due to plaque build-up. Prevention: Good oral hygiene, regular dental check-ups. Treatment: Professional dental cleaning, improved home care.

Description: A bacterial infection leading to tooth decay. Prevention: Regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste, reducing sugar intake. Treatment: Fillings, fluoride treatments, or crowns.

Description: Weak enamel in first molars and incisors. Prevention: Good prenatal care and early pediatric dental care. Treatment: Dental sealants, restorations.

Description: Inadequate enamel formation on teeth. Prevention: Good nutrition and prenatal care, avoid exposure to harmful substances. Treatment: Dental bonding, crowns, or veneers.

Description: Injury to teeth, gums or mouth. Prevention: Use mouth guards during sports, childproofing home. Treatment: Depends on injury—could include reattachment, splinting, or extraction.

Description: Teeth that have not emerged naturally. Prevention: Monitoring tooth development, maintaining space for teeth to emerge. Treatment: Surgical exposure, orthodontic traction if needed.

Description: Grinding or clenching of teeth. Prevention: Reduce stress, awareness of habit. Treatment: Dental guards, behavior therapy.

Description: Gum disease in children, affecting the periodontium. Prevention: Regular brushing and flossing, routine dental check-ups. Treatment: Scaling and root planing, improved home care.