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 ...

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 ...

Cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, are common among children. Left untreated your child can experience pain and infection. This can lead to problems with speaking, eating, and learning.

Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...

Cavities are one of the most common dental problems in toddlers and children. Also referred to as tooth decay, a cavity is a permanently damaged area in a tooth. They can develop in your child’s ...

Cavities, or dental caries, are the most common chronic disease in children. Experts estimate more than 50% of kids have cavities in their primary teeth. The condition is five times more common than ...

Some babies begin teething early – as soon as 3 months old. (Very rarely, a baby's first tooth is already visible at birth, ...

For generations, fluoridated drinking water has helped safeguard the teeth of most American children. Yet recently, skepticism over this public-health measure has gained new traction, and some locales ...

You tell your child to brush their teeth, and they suddenly walk more slowly, stare at the wall, forget how to function, or insist that tooth brushing is optional. It can feel like a constant battle.