During that first dental visit, the dentist gently checks baby teeth, gum health, and jaw development. The visit is brief and ...

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 ...

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 ...

According to a national survey conducted by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, three out of four parents do not take their child for a first visit to the dentist by his or her first birthday ...

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 ...

A new poll finds that many parents who don’t receive proper professional guidance are less likely to take their children to the dentist early enough. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) ...

Childhood cavities are the number-one chronic disease affecting children. More than 40 percent of kids have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten and 50 percent of children have gingivitis.

Chrissy Teigen was found defending herself again this week to social media users who criticized the mother of two over her daughter’s first dentist visit. The 33-year-old model posted a video to ...

A visit to the dentist doesn't have to be something to dread. Dentists and hygienists want to help, and they'll usually try to make your office visit as easy as possible. You can often watch movies or ...

For years, many people have heard the same rule of thumb: see your dentist every six months. It sounds simple, but the ...

First-time visits to a new dentist can be nerve-racking. Whether due to incompetence or even scamming, things aren’t always guaranteed to go well. But for one woman, a routine dentist visit turned ...