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 ...

It's never too early to teach your child proper dental hygiene. The Saturday Early Show's Dr. Mallika Marshall provided some useful advice on how to keep your child's teeth cavity-free and pearly ...

You know regular brushing, a healthy diet and dental visits are some of the best ways to prevent cavities, yet experts say many parents are falling short when it comes to oral hygiene. In fact, 42 ...

If your child has autism, a developmental delay or a disability, you know that brushing, flossing, and dentist visits can be really challenging. Yet, oral hygiene is crucial, especially because ...

Delaying check ups at the dentist can quickly lead to problems that can affect a child’s overall health.

Taking proper care of your children’s teeth prevents future decay, gum disease and bad breath. Tooth decay and gum disease often leads to pain, sleepless nights and tooth loss. Tooth decay mostly ...

When Baby V began sprouting teeth, I hopped online to figure out how to handle the new sharp, white residents of her mouth. I quickly found my answer. I’m supposed to use a pea-sized amount of ...

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 ...