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Toddler Problems of the Teeth and Mouth

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Many problems that may affect a toddler's teeth and mouth require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease

Herpes Simplex Virus (Cold Sores)

Herpangina

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