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My daughter's first appointment with the dentist went well but now she is scared to return. What can I do to calm her fears?...

When I took my three year old in for his dental appointment, the dentist wanted to take x-rays. My son had a difficult time...

The word "hygiene" doesn't mean much to a small child. The concept of brushing teeth is foreign to kids-why would they want to put...

My five-year-old has been diagnosed with asthma. Are there any precautions I should take before her next dental appointment? I am concerned that she...

I have two adopted children. My son is not as affected by dental pain as my daughter, who is the same age. Can you...

My daughter is only two-years-old and she is starting to lose her baby teeth. Should I be worried? ...

Even though I brushed my child's teeth diligently, her two upper front teeth grew in with an arc of plaque about one quarter inch...

Is chewing gum bad for your teeth or can it help fight cavities like the advertisements claim? ...

I have heard that fluoride is dangerous and have started using fluoride-free toothpaste for my family. Are my concerns valid? ...