Wisdom teeth are the upper and lower third molars. These teeth are at the very back of your mouth. They are the last teeth to surface in the mouth. They are called wisdom teeth because they usually come in when a person is between 17 and 21 years old. Some people have their wisdom teeth for their entire life. Other...

If your baby is teething, you may have questions that many other parents ask. Are my baby's symptoms caused by teething? When teething, many babies drool. Drooling can cause a rash on the chin, face, or chest. Some babies may seem cranky when teething. This may be from soreness, swelling, and tenderness around the gums...

Provides info on basic dental care like brushing and flossing regularly, seeing your dentist or dental hygienist for regular checkups and cleanings, and eating mouth-healthy foods. Offers info on dental care for children.

Briefly discusses common injuries such as a chipped or broken tooth; mouth pain; and a puncture or tear in your lip, tongue, or inside your mouth. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Briefly discusses toothache, its symptoms, and possible causes. Also describes gum disease, including gingivitis and periodontal disease. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Describes surgery to remove a tooth that is damaged. Discusses why surgery is done and how well it works. Covers what to expect after surgery. Covers possible risks. Offers home care tips.

Briefly discusses how cuts may occur and types of cuts. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Briefly discusses the symptoms that can occur from insect or spider bites. Covers skin reactions, allergic reactions, and toxic reactions. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Briefly discusses common causes of burns, such as heat, chemicals, and friction, and the seriousness of burn depth and size. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Briefly discusses types of puncture wounds and the risk of infection. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Briefly discusses what to do for animal or human bites. Covers bites by adults and kids, dogs and cats, and wild animals. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Provides links to info on child growth and development topics. Also includes links to info on illnesses that might affect a child's health. Topics listed include immunizations, healthy eating for children, and asthma in children.

Briefly discusses types of scrapes and how they heal. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Briefly discusses common toe, foot, and ankle injuries caused during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, and work or projects around home. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Provides links to topics that cover common parenting questions about infant and toddler health. Includes info on how to stop thumb-sucking, how to manage an episode of croup, and whether to give your child antibiotics for an ear infection.

Briefly discusses common causes of minor and serious facial injuries. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Briefly discusses the types of marine stings and scrapes and the reactions that can occur. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Briefly discusses causes of blisters, including injury and infection. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Briefly discusses nonpoisonous and poisonous snake and lizard bites and the reactions that can occur. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Briefly discusses tick bites and some of the diseases they can transmit. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Discusses normal growth and development of children ages 2 to 5. Covers physical growth, language skills, toilet training, and eating and sleeping habits. Also discusses how kids think and manage their feelings. Includes info on routine medical visits.

Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they grow and develop language, cognitive, social, and sensory and motor skills. But each child gains skills at their own pace. It's common for a child to be ahead in one area, such as language, but a little behind in another. At routine checkups, your child's...

Briefly discusses common causes of finger, hand, or wrist injuries from sports, hobbies, or work-related issues, including sudden injuries and those caused by overuse. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.