According to a CDC health report, in 2024, about 17% of kids between the age of 6 to 9 years old had a cavity in their baby ...

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From toddler-friendly options to gamified gadgets for pre-teens, these are the best electric toothbrushes to buy in 2026, all tried and tested by our health experts. When you purchase through links on ...

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I am a longtime divorcee and a retiree with grown kids. What is troubling me is I've always had an issue with taking a shower and all the ...

Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. It is a time filled with new routines, new people and new places. These changes can also mean it is sometimes a stressful time. But it doesn’t have ...

Dentists tend to be very grumpy, but if I had to spend my days wrist deep in other people’s mouths I’d be a little cranky too ...

Brushing your teeth might seem like a simple task you do twice a day, especially if you have an electric toothbrush that does most of the work for you. You put a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on the ...

New licensed two minute brushing timers use music and lights to help toddlers and young children build dentist-recommended brushing habits. The new timers combine playful character designs with ...