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To which age must the child take iron supply? if he didn't can that affect his teeth?

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Please: Before giving your child an iron supplement please discuss the need with BOTH your child's physician and his Dentist. With the exception of extraordinary circumstances there is no need for iron supplements for children, and giving extra iron can do harm.

Answered 3/24/2018

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