Baby teeth are important. Children who get cavities before six years old are more prone to cavities later in life. Strategies to prevent cavities: Gently wipe your baby’s gums with a clean damp ...

Tooth decay in infants and young children occurs when a child's teeth are frequently exposed to sugary liquids. [File, Standard] Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, is a prevalent chronic ...

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 ...

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 ...

National Children’s Dental Health Month has been celebrated in February since 1981 as a way to raise awareness about the importance of oral health in the U.S. According to the American Dental ...

ATLANTA - Tooth decay in young children's baby teeth is on the rise, a worrying trend that signals the preschool crowd is eating too much sugar, according to the largest government study of the nation ...

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Olga Ensz is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Community ...

Cleaning teeth. Image by Tim Sandle. Cleaning teeth. Image by Tim Sandle. There is a lot of dental advice we hear about over the years—some true, some questionable, and some completely outdated. Is ...

Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, is a prevalent chronic disease that affects people of all ages, including infants and young children. Tooth decay in babies is a growing concern, and ...