Dentists warn kids against viral social media trend resulting in ‘damage they’ll carry for decades’

An Australian dentist is urging parents to heed his warning, or risk damaging their kids’ smiles for good. Perth-based Dr Maheer Shah says his job has become about far more than cavities and root ...
Newsweek

Shock Over Child Left With ‘Grills’ on Teeth Because of Baby Bottle Decay

A video claiming to show the impact of a severe case of "baby bottle syndrome" on one young child's teeth has gone viral on TikTok. In the clip, which was uploaded to the social media platform by ...
Medical Xpress

Kids need to floss too, even their baby teeth. But how do you actually get them to do it?

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 ...
The New York Times

How to Care for Your Kid’s Teeth

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 ...

FDA restricts use of kids’ fluoride supplements citing emerging health risks

The Food and Drug Administration is restricting the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth.