Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Health

Cleaning baby's teeth. How much toothpaste to use and when to start using it. The right age for the first dental visit. Finding a pediatric dentist. The difference between a pediatric dentist and a family dentist. Frequency of checkups. Fear and anxiety. Importance of baby teeth. Toothache. Thumb sucking and pacifiers. Habits. Prevention.. Diet. Sealants. Fluoride. X-rays. Teething. Accidents.

Cleaning baby's teeth. How much toothpaste to use and when to start using it. The right age for the first dental visit. Finding a pediatric dentist. The difference between a pediatric dentist and a family dentist. Frequency of checkups. Fear and anxiety. Importance of baby teeth. Toothache. Thumb sucking and pacifiers. Habits. Prevention.. Diet. Sealants. Fluoride. X-rays. Teething. Accidents.

Despite all that is known about keeping teeth healthy, the importance of good dental hygiene, and the importance of early visits to the dentist for toddlers, kids continue to get cavities at increasing rates. Learn how to keep your kids' teeth healthy, including recognizing important hidden dangers to healthy teeth.

In addition to providing free oral health care services to thousands of low-income children across the country, during Give Kids A Smile Day, participating dentists and other organizations will help teach children about how to keep their teeth healthy.

Review why it is important to keep your kid's teeth healthy and how to encourage good dental care habits.

Take our dental health and hygiene quiz to see if you know how to keep your kids teeth clean and healthy.

Parents often have questions about how to take care of their children's teeth. When should you start brushing? What kind of toothpaste is best? When should you go to the dentist? Knowing the answers to these questions can help you keep your kids' teeth healthy and cavity free.

When was your child's first visit to the dentist?

The Health Professional’s Guide to Pediatric Oral Health Management is 'a series of seven self-contained online modules designed to assist health professionals in managing the oral health of infants and young children.'

The membership organization representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry, with patient education brochures on common topics like early orthodontic care, fluoride, conscious sedation, anesthesia, preventive dentistry, sealants, and space maintenance.

Find a pediatric dentist in your area.

Learn about the treatment of children's dental problems and how to keep their teeth healthy.

Information for parents about caring for children's teeth from the American Academy of Family Physicians.