Teething
What can be done to prevent the condition?
Teething is part of normal growth and development and cannot be prevented.
Some cases of abnormal tooth eruption can be prevented by a nutritious diet
with adequate vitamin D.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Teething itself has no long-term effects. Teeth that fail to
develop properly may interfere with nutrition and increase an individual's risk
of gingivitis and
periodontitis.
What are the risks to others?
Teething is not contagious and poses no risk to
others.
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