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 ...

Tabitha Dahlby worked hard to get her first loose tooth to finally fall out. “I had been working on getting it out for a while,” Tabitha, now 10, said. “I pulled it out with my fingers.” She wanted to ...

It's never too early to teach your child proper dental hygiene. The Saturday Early Show's Dr. Mallika Marshall provided some useful advice on how to keep your child's teeth cavity-free and pearly ...

ECHO PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Going to the dentist isn't something any child looks forward to but on Tuesday, some tooth fairies gave kids something to smile about. It's all part of an effort by a ...

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 ...