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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 …

We all grew up learning you should brush your teeth twice a day, floss and see a dentist for regular checkups. We learned that on occasion you might have a cavity …

After examining data gathered over an 11-year period in a first-of-its-kind provincial study, University of Toronto clinician-scientist Marco Magalhaes has one vital message: dentists in Ontario are detecting more cases …

Dental procedures make many people feel uneasy. They worry not just about the procedure itself, but the potential for side effects. While most people recover without issue from their dental …

The very product you are using to whiten your teeth may be damaging them, a new study suggests. In three experiments, researchers found the active ingredient in tooth whiteners, hydrogen peroxide, can …

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 …

Cavities are holes that develop on teeth as a result of decay. They can cause symptoms including toothache. Without treatment, cavities can worsen over time and cause other problems. Practicing …