Dental Health

Brush Our TeethTime 5 to 10 minutes Materials 2 toothbrushesToothpaste Directions With the appearance of the first tooth comes the need to begin brushing it. One way to help a child concentrate on the task is to do it together in front of a mirr...

Caring for Your Child's TeethProtecting Those Pearly Whites Your kids have million-dollar smiles. But how can you ensure that they keep those smiles well into adulthood? By taking care of their teeth and gums, of course! Although parents should...

Removing a Child's Loose Tooth There are times when a loose tooth is perfectly normal. Losing teeth is a rite of passage: baby teeth fall out, and adult teeth begin to peek through the gums. Ouch! Be sure to check the area where the tooth has b...

Read about the controversy within the medical and dental communities about fluoride supplementation. ...

It is common for teeth to appear to be squished and pointing in funny directions in the five-year-old's mouth. ...

Learn what can happen when there is a blow to a tooth, and what you should do about it. ...

Read about the controversy within the medical and dental communities about fluoride supplementation. ...

When it comes to screen time and kids, it isn't all bad news. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on how to make screen time healthy and educational.

Find out whether thumb sucking is harmful to a child's teeth. ...