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 ...

Routine dental care is safe during all stages of pregnancy. Hormonal changes increase risk of gum disease during pregnancy. Second trimester is ideal for non-urgent dental treatments. Emergency ...

Learn how pregnancy affects oral health (and vice versa), and whether it's still safe to go to the dentist.

AUSTIN, TX (KTRK) -- A toddler in Austin has died after visiting her dentist's office. Daisy Lynn was a "happy, healthy baby" and "full of life" before the visit, her aunt says. But then Jessica ...

Baby teeth are important and ways to protect them from dental cavities. Children who get cavities before six years old are more prone to cavities later in life. Strategies to prevent cavities Gently ...

Taking care of your baby’s teeth might not be the first thing on your mind, especially in those early chaotic months, but it should be on the radar sooner than you think. Proper dental care starts ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Going to the dentist is essential for preventing and detecting cavities, gum disease, and other oral issues. But few people go ...

In the chaos of daily life, it is easy to skip your routine dental appointments, especially when your teeth appear to be in good shape. However, neglecting regular visits to the dentist can lead to ...

Despite the time-honored wisdom that we should visit a dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months, many of us just ... don’t. According to the CDC, around 35% of Americans have not visited ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. For years, the phrase "I'd rather make a dentist appointment" has been shorthand for ...