Whether or not to floss has been the dental question of the summer. There’s not a lot of strong evidence to support its ability to prevent tooth decay or gum disease, though dentists point out that ...

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 ...

Five-year-old Ivanna Chavez has a cavity and she is terrified. The small bespectacled girl shrinks behind her mother as they walk into the El Rio Community Health Center exam room, where pediatric ...

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 ...

You know regular brushing, a healthy diet and dental visits are some of the best ways to prevent cavities, yet experts say many parents are falling short when it comes to oral hygiene. In fact, 42 ...