Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Health

Review some of the habits that promote cavities and tooth decay and how you can help your kids avoid cavities, including an early first visit to the dentist.

Parents often have questions about how to take care of their children's teeth. Learn when you should start brushing, flossing, and start going to the dentist to make for good dental health.

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

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, avoid cavities and other problems, and encourage good dental care habits.

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

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.

Learn how to take care of your baby's gums, first tooth, and future teeth to keep them healthy and avoid cavities.

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.

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.