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 ...

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) - The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a child is seen by a dentist within six months of the appearance of his or her first tooth, but no later than the child’s ...

The health of your teeth, gums, and mouth are critical to your overall health and the health of your baby. You’re more likely to stay healthy and have a healthy baby if you take care of your mouth and ...

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) ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A physician who writes about challenges with navigating healthcare. I spoke with a pediatric dentist, Dr. Helen Mo, about the ...

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The eruption of baby teeth is part of your child’s normal development. In fact, by the time your baby is 3 years old they’ll have 20 teeth! Needless to say, they will get most of their primary (“baby” ...