Tooth decay is the No. 1 noncommunicable health condition worldwide, yet cavities are largely preventable. Here are expert tips to level up your oral care routine.

A dentist shares five tricks for managing treats. By Alice Callahan Dr. Apoena Ribeiro is a pediatric dentist and microbiologist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She’s also a parent ...

Hygiene upkeep is easier said than done with little ones, from nail clipping and haircare to handwashing and warding off germs. Teeth brushing is another daily non-negotiable habit that needs to be ...

A healthy smile is built on small habits you repeat every day. The good news is that most of these steps are simple and low-cost. With a few tweaks to brushing, flossing, diet, and checkups, you can ...

When that first tooth emerges, start brushing — and other advice from pediatric dentists. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Pop quiz: At what age should kids first see a dentist? In a nationally representative ...

The question: Is it better to brush your teeth before or after breakfast or a cup of coffee? The science: We all have our morning routines. Some of us make a beeline for the bathroom to brush away ...

You might want to brace yourselves for this one. A mom of two is filling parents in on the ultimate hack to get kids to brush their teeth — one commenter called it “genius.” Taking to a thread titled, ...

Good oral care for babies begins even before their first tooth emerges. Gentle gum cleaning and proper brushing techniques with fluoride toothpaste are essential. Avoiding sugary items and ensuring no ...