On my first visit to the dentist I was excited. I laid back in the dentist's chair. The doctor put a dentist napkin on me to make sure the special toothpaste did not get on my clothes. Then he cleaned ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many parents wait until their child has a full set of teeth or, worse, until a toothache appears before visiting a dentist. However, the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles is laid long before ...

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) ...