For many parents, it's a challenge in itself to get kids to sit still. Throw in a dentist's office with tools and loud noises, and it's easy to see why parents may dread their child's first visit to ...

Taking your baby to the dentist may seem premature, but early pediatric dental care plays a critical role in lifelong oral ...

University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Stephen Mitchell, DMD, professor of pediatric dentistry in the School of Dentistry, answers questions about when to book a child’s first appointment and how to ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - If you’re a parent, you likely already know the importance of regular doctor check-ups. But when is the right age for your little one to visit the dentist? The Wisconsin Dental ...

Chrissy Teigen is getting pushback on social media after she revealed she only just took her daughter, Luna, to the dentist for the first time. Chrissy Teigen is being attacked on social media after ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of children aged 6 to 9 have had cavities in their primary or permanent teeth. About 1 in 5 adults has at least one cavity. Teaching ...

A child’s first dental visit can be a scary thing, full of fear and anxiety. So far though, I’m two for two. My four- and six-year-old were champs the first time around. They did everything they were ...