The American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry say the first dental visit should occur within six months after a baby’s first tooth appears, but no later than the child’s ...

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 ...

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 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.

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 ...

Without a doctor or dentist's guidance, some parents don't follow national recommendations for early dental care for their children, a new national poll finds. Without a doctor or dentist's guidance, ...

When should a child first see the dentist and how should you care for their growing teeth? Your child’s oral health depends on a wholesome diet and teaching them good hygiene habits — along with early ...

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 ...

Deciduous teeth is the official term for baby teeth, milk teeth, or primary teeth. Deciduous teeth start developing during the embryonic stage and then commonly begin to come in about 6 months after ...