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 three in four children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it ...
Good oral health starts in childhood. The habits children learn at a young age often stay with them as they grow older. The ...
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 ...
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 ...