The No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children isn’t colds or flu. It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious. Decay can start as soon as teeth appear in the mouth. By age 5, about 60 percent of ...

Fluoride helps protect kids’ teeth from cavities and decay. Children can still get fluoride through toothpaste, rinses and ...

When it comes to the first year of school for Michigan children, that means meeting with a dentist. Health officials say a new dental screening requirement for kindergarten students is meant to catch ...

Maine is grappling with such a shortage of dentists that some doctors are adapting to treat early tooth decay themselves. Most children in Maine don’t get an annual checkup and cleaning from a dentist ...

A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it wasn't ...

When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn’s disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Dr. Brian Youth, a primary care pediatrician, and one of his colleagues, Dr.