You wait, you peek, you might even poke. You get through some fitful nights with your unusually fussy baby ... and ta-da! That first teeny-tiny baby tooth appears. But once those little pearly whites ...

Brushing twice a day should definitely be non-negotiable in your house, especially since experts are seeing more and more kids with cavities. The problem actually starts with the preschool set. In ...

I am often asked this question by parents who are concerned about protecting their child's teeth from tooth decay or cavities. The short answer: It depends on whether their teeth are touching. Most ...

Knowing how to teach your child to brush their teeth is an important part of building healthy habits from the start. After months of teething, it’s a joyful milestone when your baby’s first little ...

Dr. Philip Abramsky knows that for any kid fearing the dentist, tricks are a good way to burst the bubble. "It's a wonderful ice-breaker," says Dr. Abramsky. "Magic is something that everyone usually ...

Corrections & clarifications: This story has been updated to reflect the age at which the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents should brush their children's teeth. Children are brushing ...

Three-year trial comparing three treatment strategies for tooth decay in children's teeth finds no evidence to suggest that conventional fillings are more successful than sealing decay into teeth, or ...