A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it wasn't ...

April is Oral Health Month, including National Dental Hygienists Week from April 4 to 10. Good oral hygiene is essential for kids, and it’s up to us, the parents and guardians, to help them build good ...

Cats and dogs need dental care, too! While they don’t need routine visits to the dentist like their human companions do, it is still just as important to keep their teeth clean as it is to keep yours ...

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 ...

As parents, we know that getting kids to clean up their rooms isn’t always easy. The mess usually looks different depending on their age. When my daughter was in preschool, her floor would be covered ...

Teeth help animals bite and chew food. Meat-eating carnivores tend to have sharp teeth to sink into their prey, while herbivores tend to have flatter teeth to grind down their plant-based meals. Some ...

What if one of the most powerful ways to support children’s mental health and self-esteem… was simply teaching them how their brains work? It may sound simple—and it can be life-changing. When ...

Teaching kids how to do chores and assigning them responsibilities around the house can help promote better well-being, emotional regulation, social skills, and self-discipline, yet not all parents ...