Sweets are a staple part of Halloween for many families, but too much sugar can wreak havoc on kids' teeth. (Getty Images) Halloween is upon us once again, which means adults across the country will ...

July 8 -- TUESDAY, July 7 (HealthDay News) -- A syrup containing the sugar substitute xylitol helps prevent tooth decay in baby teeth, according to a new study. Xylitol, approved in the United States ...

As Halloween nears, you might be strategizing how to deal with your child’s annual sack of Halloween candy after a big night of trick-or-treating. It’s no secret that sugar is bad for teeth. But the ...

TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids’ teeth from ...

The long-term effects of banning fluoride from public drinking water across the country could cost families billions of dollars and result in millions of rotten teeth, a new analysis predicts. The ...

Parents, are you taking your child's dental health seriously? The simple habit of brushing twice a day helps remove plaque-causing bacteria, reducing the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and costly ...

The diet of young children plays a pivotal role in shaping their long-term health, particularly their oral health. As toddlers begin transitioning to solid foods around six months of age, their eating ...

Two topical treatments applied to kids' cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a study led by NYU College of Dentistry and published in JAMA Network Open.

The Luzerne County Community College Dental Health Department and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene Association (NPDHA) recently held a Kids’ Cavity Prevention Day at the College’s Dental ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study has found no link between breastfeeding and tooth decay in very young children. But the researchers did find that Mexican-American children, those living in ...

The long-term effects of banning fluoride from public drinking water across the country could cost families billions of dollars and result in millions of rotten teeth, a new analysis predicts. The ...