dental health

The term may induce snickers, but mouth breathing in children can cause — and indicate — a surprising number of medical issues.

Babies with soothers are pretty cute. But if your kid is three or four, it's time to break the binky habit. Here's how and when to stop using a pacifier.

Experts don't recommend baby teething gels. The adult formulations—and even the homeopathic versions—include dangerous ingredients you should watch out for.

Recent research says certain levels of fluoride during pregnancy might not be safe for your baby. Here’s what you need to know.

When do kids outgrow habits like sucking on their sleeves or chewing on pencils? Oral compulsions or oral fixations like this are common in preschoolers.

You already know candy and juice cause cavities, but the seemingly innocuous snacks on this list are pretty shocking.

Sedation is commonly used for dental procedures in kids—even for fillings. Here's what you need to know before the dentist puts your child under.

Your kids brush, and they go to the dentist—how can they have cavities?

The sound of teeth grinding is right up there with nails on a chalkboard. Here's what it means when your toddler grinds her pearly whites.

At what age should you give your baby a pacifier? And will giving your newborn a soother mess with your breastfeeding latch? Here's what you need to know.