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 ...

More than 38 percent of children from the age of 3 to 6 are using a higher volume of toothpaste than recommended, the CDC reported Friday Toothpaste no doubt tastes so good because it gets kids to ...

There are a lot of things to think about when you’re the parent of a young child. And that includes teeth, even before they ...

Cavities and crooked teeth are standard fare for pediatric dentists. But in recent years, practitioners who tend to children and teens say another question has been popping up more often: When can I ...

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They are devices that keep straightened teeth in place after braces have come off — right? While this is true, certain types of appliances can also help straighten teeth before and instead of braces.

Brushing your teeth every day isn’t just a way to keep your mouth feeling clean. It’s a way to keep your whole body healthy, too. The American Dental Association recommends brushing twice per day, for ...

Great question, Nicholas. It is important for us to know what’s inside teeth as they help us eat, and eating gives us the energy to do our daily activities. Our teeth are not just for chewing, though.