It's never too early to teach your child proper dental hygiene. The Saturday Early Show's Dr. Mallika Marshall provided some useful advice on how to keep your child's teeth cavity-free and pearly ...

ECHO PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Going to the dentist isn't something any child looks forward to but on Tuesday, some tooth fairies gave kids something to smile about. It's all part of an effort by a ...

Once your child’s first tooth comes in, it’s time to start brushing with a fluoride toothpaste, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry — doing so helps prevent cavities and gum ...

Fluoride does more than just prevent cavities—it actually strengthens teeth before they even come in. James Bekker, DMD, a pediatric dentist at University of Utah Health, explains how fluoride ...

This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they’d like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome – serious, weird or wacky!