Children

Almost half of all low-income and non-Hispanic Black adults have tooth decay that has gone without treatment. Kids are in pain and getting behind at school, low-income families and people…

For kids who don’t enjoy brushing their teeth, electric toothbrushes can take away the manual labor and make the process more fun. “Kids’ manual dexterity is not fully developed until…

Just because most newborns don’t have teeth yet, it’s never too early for new parents to start a dental regimen for their baby. “Parents shouldn’t wait until teething starts to…

It can be difficult to convince young children to eat healthy, balanced diets, and it’s only natural for kids to gravitate toward foods that can easily cause tooth decay. While…

Foods that are good for teeth: Cheese. For most of us Wisconsinites, it’s a relief to hear that cheese is good for our teeth. Cheese raises the pH in our mouths…

Baby bottle tooth decay occurs when sweetened liquids or those with natural sugars, such as milk, formula, and fruit juice, cling to infants’ teeth for a long period of time.…

When should my child stop using a pacifier? “The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children stop using a pacifier by age 3 or younger,” says Joe Castellano, DDS, president…

When should a child first see the dentist and how should you care for their growing teeth? Your child’s oral health depends on a wholesome diet and teaching them good…

A little over a decade ago, Dawn Morrison was looking for a dentist for her young son and quickly realized it wasn’t an easy feat. Max, who is now 17,…

My wife and I are having our first baby very soon, and I know that I’ll be looking for all kinds of answers to help me along the way in…