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 ...

Role play with a stuffed animal, then bring it to the appointment. For children, much of the anxiety surrounding a visit to the dentist is due to not knowing exactly what to expect, so Dr. Tsai ...

Many parents aren’t sure when their child should first see a dentist. Some children have grown all of their 'baby' teeth before they're two, which can feel early to be visiting a dentist. Particularly ...

You were probably terrified of going to the dentist as a kid, but with consistent oral hygiene, regular dental visits and the new technology now available, your kids don’t have to be. Even so, some ...

Does your baby have his or her first tooth? Have you celebrated his or her first birthday? It’s time to schedule an appointment with your dentist if you answered “yes” to either of these questions.

Child-friendly language, age-appropriate preparation, and the use of modern technology can all play vital roles in making ...

Chrissy Teigen is getting pushback on social media after she revealed she only just took her daughter, Luna, to the dentist for the first time. Chrissy Teigen is being attacked on social media after ...

SEATTLE, Washington -- A dentist made a life-saving discovery during a 4-year-old's appointment. The discovery began with several loose teeth, which is unusual for a child Hunter Jones' age. Dr.

A mom says her pediatric dental office is threatening to report her for parental neglect because of a dispute over an appointment. On Friday, Trey Hoyumpa, a mother in Stroudsburg, Pa., posted a ...

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 ...