When applied to teeth, fluoride strengthens enamel and prevents cavities that can form after eating sugar and other refined carbohydrates. “When used in the right quantities for your children, ...

New legislation in New York expands access to pediatric dental care by allowing dental assistants and nurses to administer ...

The simple habit of brushing twice a day helps remove plaque-causing bacteria, reducing the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, ...

To limit fluoride for young children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers this advice: Don’t use fluoride toothpaste for children under 2 unless recommended by a dentist ...