Every child is a bit fearful at her first dental appointment. But with a little preparation and patience, you can make this milestone visit a whole lot easier on both of you. February is National ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When should a baby visit the dentist for the first time? Yahoo Life asked experts (and parents) for their tips for visiting the ...

University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Stephen Mitchell, DMD, professor of pediatric dentistry in the School of Dentistry, answers questions about when to book a child’s first appointment and how to ...