Convincing kids to brush their teeth twice a day is an age-old problem. A new company is arguing that the solution might look a lot like Lego. Babsy is a toothbrush company founded by two pediatric ...

The twice-a-day struggle is all too real for many parents. Getting kids to brush their teeth properly can be both a headache and an anxiety-inducing dilemma because it’s hard to know whether children ...

As a child, Bernadette Lukasik loved going to the dentist. She remembers begging her mother to make appointments, even though her brothers didn’t appreciate the requests. “I was a weird kid,” Lukasik ...

If brushing your toddler’s teeth seems like a daunting task to you, don’t fret. You can do it, even if you have a stubborn child who’s equally convinced that toothbrushing is completely unnecessary.

When that first tooth emerges, start brushing — and other advice from pediatric dentists. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Pop quiz: At what age should kids first see a dentist? In a nationally representative ...

Distractions, tears and tantrums... getting a child to brush their teeth can sometimes be an uphill battle. Sometimes thinking outside of the box can help get young children to do something they don’t ...

Are you 100% sure that your children are brushing their teeth properly? A New York-based startup called Willo has been working for several years on a device that should transform the tooth-brushing ...

Good dental hygiene is important for everyone, but for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), toothbrushing and dental care can feel overwhelming. This daily task can be a source of ...

When to start brushing baby teeth: Parents have many questions about their children's health. One such question is, at what age should they start brushing their teeth for oral health? Most parents ...

Once your child’s first tooth comes in, it’s time to start brushing with a fluoride toothpaste, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry — doing so helps prevent cavities and gum ...