Growth and Development Clinical Research
Evidence-based insights for optimal health
Understanding Proper Growth & Development
Proper facial and dental development in early childhood sets the foundation for lifelong health. Research shows that feeding methods, oral habits, and early intervention can significantly impact a child's craniofacial growth, airway development, and overall wellness.
Key Insight: Early dental visits and proper guidance on feeding and oral habits can prevent many developmental issues before they become serious problems.
Research on Growth & Development
Evidence-based insights for optimal childhood development
Should children get their tonsils taken out?
Summary: After reviewing the studies, the researchers found that, even in children with a few infections, their throat infections, health care utilization and school absences improved in the first year after surgery versus those who did not undergo surgery. However, benefits did not persist over time, and longer-term outcomes were limited, the researchers wrote. The researchers noted that they advocate for parents and physicians to make the decision together regarding a possible tonsillectomy for a child. The surgery poses risks, such as the potential for serious bleeding, swelling, infection, or reactions to anesthetics, that must be weighed with the potential benefits.
Breast feeding, bottle feeding, and non-nutritive sucking; effects on occlusion in deciduous dentition
Abstract: To assess the effect of the type of feeding and non-nutritive sucking activity on occlusion in deciduous dentition.
When Should A Baby See A Dentist For The First Time? Earlier Than You Think
Introduction: Taking care of your kids' teeth is as important as taking care of the rest of their bodies. Looking at your toothless wonder, it may be hard to imagine a life full of dental visits, orthodontia, and maybe even oral surgery (because wisdom teeth rarely behave themselves and often need to be removed) but they are all a reality and may come sooner than you might think.
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