Because kids retain some of those teeth until the age of 12 or 13, it’s important to keep them healthy, said Dr. Judy Yip, a pediatric dentist in Garden Grove, Calif. Untreated cavities can lead ...

Children are missing out on preventative dental care including teeth cleaning and checkups during the pandemic, according to a new survey. Covid-19 is a barrier to getting kids the dental care ...

These dental recommendations can help you avoid the brunt of sugar’s impact, not only at Halloween, but also year-round. Help keep your kids’ teeth healthy.

Children are brushing their teeth with so much toothpaste that it's unhealthy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Nearly 40 percent of kids ages 3 to 6 use more toothpaste than ...

In fact, 42 percent of children ages 2 to 11 have had cavities in their baby teeth. And 21 percent of children ages 6 to 11 have had them in their permanent teeth, according to the Centers for ...

Kids Are Starting to Brush Their Teeth Later Than Recommended, Using Too Much Toothpaste: Study. More than 38 percent of children from the age of 3 to 6 are using a higher volume of toothpaste ...

Willo's Toothbrushing Robot, $299. Willo Oral Care. Designed by a French dentist, Dr. Jean-Marie, Willo was created to replace tooth brushes for children to ensure their teeth are being cleaned ...

Tartar is hard, and trying to scratch or pull it off can damage the teeth. Dentists can remove tartar with professional cleaning. Sometimes, they will recommend scaling and root planing .