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 a pediatric dentist, I spend a lot of time advising parents on how to protect their children’s teeth. One question I get asked a lot is whether fluoride is safe for kids. I understand why parents ...

Many people who clench their teeth do not even realize they do it. Chronically clenching and grinding your teeth can lead to some serious dental issues, including cracks, wearing, and even tooth loss.

The email sent to Dr. Michal Herman in early December was like many others she has received in her 25-year dental career. It was a from a teacher at a Newark school. She had a 6-year-old who was ...

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Olga Ensz is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Community ...

WASHINGTON — U.S. health regulators announced an effort Tuesday to phase out ingestible fluoride supplements sometimes used to strengthen children’s teeth, opening a new front in Health Secretary ...

Some parents avoid giving their kids fruit juice, for fear that it might rot their teeth. But the bad effects of juice on a child's oral health could be short-lived, thanks to the remarkable ...

"He hides his smile in every school photo," Jayden's mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son. I first met Jayden—not his real name—as a patient at the University of Florida ...