When that first tooth emerges, start brushing — and other advice from pediatric dentists. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Pop quiz: At what age should kids first see a dentist? In a nationally representative ...

A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it wasn't ...

Nearly half of British children have a confidence crisis when it comes to how their teeth look, but Aquafresh is looking to change that – with some help from Rankin. The celebrated photographer has ...

Once your child’s first tooth comes in, it’s time to start brushing with a fluoride toothpaste, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry — doing so helps prevent cavities and gum ...

Fluoride does more than just prevent cavities—it actually strengthens teeth before they even come in. James Bekker, DMD, a pediatric dentist at University of Utah Health, explains how fluoride ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- With Halloween right around the corner, and all the candy that comes along with it, it's important to teach children how to sustain healthy teeth. But it doesn't need to be a chore.

As Halloween nears, you might be strategizing how to deal with your child’s annual sack of Halloween candy after a big night of trick-or-treating. It’s no secret that sugar is bad for teeth. But the ...

Ezekiel Asuega can’t take his eyes off the TV monitor on the ceiling above him. “Despicable Me” is on and it’s one of his favorites. But on this day, it’s not all movies for Asuega, as there is ...

Kid-ing with Kayla — Did you know popular kid snacks like Teddy Grahams, Ritz and Goldfish crackers are equally or sometimes more damaging to a kid’s teeth than fruit snacks? Indiana Dentist Dr. Matt ...

The twice-a-day struggle is all too real for many parents. Getting kids to brush their teeth properly can be both a headache and an anxiety-inducing dilemma because it’s hard to know whether children ...

Long Beach — Priscilla Serrano did everything she could to keep her child’s teeth clean and healthy. She rubbed his gums twice a day with a finger brush when he was 3 months old. She brought him to ...