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Care of Children's Mouth and Teeth Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin when a child gets their first tooth or no later than the child's first birthday. Most children should have a dental check-up at least twice each year after that. Some
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Alcohol and Pregnancy The risks involved with alcohol use during pregnancy Drinking alcohol while pregnant is a leading cause of birth defects in a baby. Everything a pregnant person drinks also goes to the baby. Alcohol is broken down more slowly in the baby's developing body
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Overcoming multiple spinal conditions: Mia’s story
… a serious turn One morning in late October 2014, Mia woke up and couldn’t stand straight. She was leaning toward her … her TLSO brace for support as she continued to grow…fast. By 10 years of age, Mia developed a 25° scoliosis (sideways) … “With the love and support of her family, her positive outlook and sprit, she has faced, and so far, overcome, this …
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Riding a bike? Wear a helmet – NO exceptions!
… standards and replace them after a crash or when suggested by the manufacturer. If a child falls off their bike – … which the brain suddenly moves back and forth causing a disruption in function. Concussions are typically caused by … set by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Look for the CPSC sticker located inside the helmet or on …
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Cryoanalgesia: A “cool” way to control pain after the Nuss Procedure
… on one side (asymmetrical). You may also hear the terms “cup,” “saucer-shaped,” “horns of steer” used to describe this … for correcting pectus excavatum. Invented and introduced by Dr. Donald Nuss in 1998 after a decade of doing his own … a BIG deal after the Nuss procedure and we are constantly looking for ways to improve pain control after the operation …
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In the past, babies born with a single ventricle heart defect had limited treatment options and little chance of surviving early childhood. Now, through a series of three to four palliative surgeries and ongoing disease management, many children born with single ventricular
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Trevor's Story
… his spine to be magnetically adjusted in a short clinic visit, reducing the amount of surgeries. Today, Trevor is … Trevor's Story - Kids Run the Bases Previous Next Saved by "Magec" Whether it's a sports-related injury or a … Phoenix Children's is here to help. Our unique team is made up of a wide range of specialties and sub-specialties, …
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A hospitalization can happen at any time, often adding to existing family stressors. Social Work Services at Phoenix Children’s helps patients and families overcome life’s most difficult challenges and troubles of everyday living – inside and outside the hospital. If you don’t
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Medical Genetics: Getting Genetic Services for Your Child What are genetic services? Genetic services are programs that help support families and children with genetic disorders. Genetic services can: Give you information about your family’s genetic risk factors. Diagnose a
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Help! My child is a picky eater!
… a lot of importance on being able to care for our children by providing them with nutritious food. When a child refuses … continually prevent them from trying new foods they may end up liking eventually (not to mention adding extra work for … chicken. Try food bridges. If your toddler likes one food, look for other foods that are similar in color, shape and …
