Issue 19 of Dear Doctor Magazine

In this Issue of Dear Doctor - Dentistry & Oral Health magazine:

		Issue 4, Volume 5 Letter from Dear Doctor Read this Letter

Cover Story
		Nolan Gould This bright young actor is an ace at keeping his smile bright — and at making people laugh in his role as Luke on the television comedy Modern Family. We talk with Nolan about the joys of acting, good oral health and the Tooth Fairy. Read this Cover Story

Feature Articles
		Dentistry and Oral Health for Children As part of our special section on oral health topics affecting kids, Dear Doctor brings you this wide-ranging overview of milestones and transitions in your child's dental development. Learn how to protect your children from tooth decay, dental injuries, and unhealthy habits while getting them started on the road to a lifetime of oral health and general well-being... Read this Feature Article
		When Children Grind Their Teeth Many children grind their teeth as they sleep, and the grating sounds of this habit can really set a parent's own teeth on edge. But is tooth grinding (also called “bruxism”) harmful? And can — or should — anything be done to break the habit? Dear Doctor shines a light on this unsettling nocturnal behavior... Read this Feature Article
		Clear Aligners for Teenagers Teens who regard traditional braces as restrictive, confining, and obstructive to their lifestyles now have another choice for orthodontic treatment: clear aligners. This advanced dental technology, originally geared toward adults, has recently evolved to treat a greater variety of bite problems in younger people. These improved orthodontic appliances can help teens function normally during a difficult phase of life... Read this Feature Article
		Creating In-Office Dental Restorations With Computers Once upon a time, dentists — and patients — needed to wait weeks for a dental laboratory to make crowns and other dental restorations. Now, with an exciting digital technology known as Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), some dentists are fabricating high-quality restorations themselves right in their own offices — in minutes!... Read this Feature Article

Consultations
		Tooth Development And Infant Formula Monitoring fluoride in your child's first year Read this Consultation
		Teething Troubles How to help keep your baby comfortable Read this Consultation
		Tooth Whitening Safety Tips Are bleaching products safe? Read this Consultation
		Tooth Removal For Orthodontic Reasons Bone sets the tone for successful treatment Read this Consultation
		Monitoring Blood Pressure What you don't know can hurt you Read this Consultation

Tips
		Top 10 Oral Health Tips For Children It is up to you to develop the routines that will help protect your child from tooth decay and other oral health problems Read this Article