Seeing your child’s smile is one of the most delightful parts of being a parent. But if your little one injures a tooth, you may worry that it could impact their smile permanently. Fortunately, ...

Several months ago, my 2-year-old son tripped and fell face first on our kitchen floor, breaking his two front teeth in half. I rushed him to my dentist, who examined him and had me bring him back 10 ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - I remember putting the rubber “thingy” on my pointer finger as I fought to keep my eyes open, desperate for sleep, but trying my hardest to win Mom Of The Year. As most ...

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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – More Louisiana children have oral health problems than children in any other state in the nation. Orthodontists at Celebrate Dental & Braces compiled data from a National ...

A pediatric dentist and an anthropologist explain how baby teeth and adult teeth help humans chomp their food over a long ...

The easiest way to brush your toddler’s teeth is with them sitting on your lap, with their head cradled in the crook of your elbow. Choose a small-headed toothbrush with soft, nylon bristles, which is ...

Many parents collect their kids’ baby teeth as keepsakes when they fall out. But imagine doing it to help determine if the child has experienced emotional trauma that could lead to bigger problems ...