Tooth Care

Yes, eating too much candy can cause cavities -- but did you know that many other foods actually strengthen kids' teeth?

Top kids' dentists answer your questions about brushing, braces, baby teeth, and more.

If your kid's not into brushing or flossing, these new oral hygiene must-haves may change all that.

If you think your child is too young to need a dentist, you're wrong -- her teeth are at risk long before she's tasted her first piece of candy.

Brush up on your knowledge of kids' dental health.

When should kids have their teeth examined? And how should you prepare? Read on for a fun, fear-free first trip to the dentist.

Reading together not only creates a perfect excuse for snuggle time, it boosts your child's imagination and critical thinking skills. Check out these stories recommended by the Quicklists Consulting Committee, a subset of the American Library Association, as perfectly age-appropriate for promoting your little one's emotional and language development.

The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these.

...'s important to take care of them. Not only do baby teeth hold the space that permanent teeth will move into... questions about childhood dental care. What Causes cavities and how can I prevent them? Cavities, also... called dental caries, occur when the enamel (the outer layer of the tooth) breaks down from too much...

Looking for some fun outdoor activities for you and your family? Be sure to try these simple, imaginative, and fun activities!

When and how do you teach kids about money? Check out this timeline that starts during preschool and ends during high school.

Keep it simple with these easy ideas to make school lunches healthy and fun.

Transform your family room into a place where playdates and grown-up fun can coexist.

...It's important to take care of primary teeth until they are naturally lost and put under the pillow... for the tooth fairy. Although you can't see them at birth, there are 20 primary teeth under an infant's gums... problems." Even before the first little tooth comes in, it's important to pay attention to your baby...