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Also known as: gum bleeding, gum disease
Reviewed by: Vanessa Frietas, DDS
This page was last updated on: December 19, 2019 03:40 PM
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital pediatric dentistry facilities meet the unique needs of healthy infants, children, and adolescents, while also addressing the special concerns of patients with complex medical and dental issues.
The 40-foot mobile unit is Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s latest endeavor to assist families in need as part of its vision “to be where the children are” in South Florida and beyond. In addition to screenings and exams, services can include varnish treatments, dental sealants, oral and health hygiene education as well as referrals for follow-up oral treatment, to underserved families of children who do not have dental insurance. Learn more.
Periodontal disease is the medical term for gum disease. Learn more
A blood disorder in which a child has less than the normal number of platelets, or a normal number of platelets than don't function properly. Learn more
The name of the disease can be translated to purple low platelet count of unknown cause. Learn more