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For answers to your oral care questions and world-class products you can trust for your family, Colgate offers over one hundred years experience in the dental care field and a global team of top oral care professionals. Dr. William DeVizio, a licensed dentist and Colgate-Palmolive Vice-President for Dental Clinical Research, serves as your personal oral health expert on Sharecare.

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  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Why is it important to care for baby teeth?
    Caring for baby teeth is extremely important even though they will eventually fall out. Baby teeth...  Full Post
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    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How can using a baby bottle cause cavities in my infant?
    Drinking a bottle in the crib may soothe your baby to sleep, but it's not good for  budding...  Full Post
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    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Is teething the reason my baby is crying and drooling more than usual?
    If your baby is crying and drooling excessively, they may be teething. Teething usually occurs...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What is teething in babies?
    Teething is the eruption of a baby's teeth through the gums. It's a cranky, drooly time when babies...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How can I help relieve my baby's teething pain?
    Make sure whatever teething aids you provide are clean and safe: it should be too big to swallow...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Should I take aspirin if I have a dental emergency?
    Aspirin should not be taken if you are experiencing a dental emergency. Although aspirin is an...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What should I do in the event of a dental emergency?
    The first thing you should do in the event of a dental emergency is contact your dentist. If you...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Should I take aspirin if I have a dental emergency?
    Aspirin should not be taken if you are experiencing a dental emergency. Although aspirin is an...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What sort of dentist handles dental emergencies?
    All dentists are trained to handle dental emergencies. Pediatric dentists specialize in treating...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What are the benefits of treating a knocked out tooth?
    The most obvious benefit of seeking treatment for a knocked out tooth is cosmetic: Nobody wants to...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What should I do in the event of a dental emergency?
    The first thing you should do in the event of a dental emergency is contact your dentist. If you...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How are dental emergencies prevented?
    If you play sports, using helmets and mouth guards can save your teeth. Using a mouth guard may...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Should I take aspirin if I have a dental emergency?
    Aspirin should not be taken if you are experiencing a dental emergency. Although aspirin is an...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What medications are used after a dental emergency?
    After a dental emergency, you may be given a prescription for antibiotics. Common antibiotics...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What if I have a dental emergency but no dental insurance?
    If you don’t have dental insurance, you should still contact your dentist in the event of a...  Full Post