February is Children’s Dental Health Month and we want to remind parents how important it is to take good care of babies’ mouths and first set of teeth. Many people feel that since baby teeth are not ...

Seeing your baby’s first tooth is an exciting milestone. Most little ones will get their first (primary) teeth around 6 months of age, though tiny teeth can emerge as early as 3 months. Did you know ...

A baby's first tooth can appear anywhere between three and 12 months old, which means it's time to break out the toothbrush.

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 ...

Your toddler’s smile can surely light up a room. However, it can also be a source of stress, especially if you think your little one might have a cavity. Dental caries (cavities) are common in baby ...

Mastering preventive pediatric dentistry can transform your child’s oral health for life—discover how to foster these ...

Teething is an important milestone in a child’s life. Although it can be a painful time for the child and parents alike, how you care for your child’s teeth is important. According to pediatricians at ...

The thickness of growth marks in baby teeth may help identify children at risk for depression and other mental health disorders later in life, according to a study led by researchers at Massachusetts ...

Among the many joys of raising a child, one of the most memorable is watching them develop their first teeth. The appearance of the two incisors in the lower jaw of a baby brings deep delight to ...