We partnered with Crest and Oral-B to share how you can encourage and motivate your family to build your own teeth-brushing routine and pledge to Conquer Cavities 2Gether. As a millennial mom, I can’t ...

Once your child’s first tooth comes in, it’s time to start brushing with a fluoride toothpaste, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry — doing so helps prevent cavities and gum ...

Fluoride does more than just prevent cavities—it actually strengthens teeth before they even come in. James Bekker, DMD, a pediatric dentist at University of Utah Health, explains how fluoride ...

If brushing your toddler’s teeth seems like a daunting task to you, don’t fret. You can do it, even if you have a stubborn child who’s equally convinced that toothbrushing is completely unnecessary.

A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it wasn't ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- With Halloween right around the corner, and all the candy that comes along with it, it's important to teach children how to sustain healthy teeth. But it doesn't need to be a chore.

The twice-a-day struggle is all too real for many parents. Getting kids to brush their teeth properly can be both a headache and an anxiety-inducing dilemma because it’s hard to know whether children ...

This article was written for our sponsor, the North Carolina Dental Society. Any food can lead to cavities but, if your children consume a lot of sugary foods and drinks, their teeth are at higher ...