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 or permanent teeth.

A whiter smile doesn't just come from expensive treatments. What you eat every day can also make a difference. Discover 10 ...

A healthy smile is built on small habits you repeat every day. The good news is that most of these steps are simple and low-cost. With a few tweaks to brushing, flossing, diet, and checkups, you can ...

The best mouthwash for braces will cost anywhere from $2-$25, depending on the amount of mouthwash, the brand and the anticavity and teeth-whitening features that it possesses.

Every parent wants their child to have a healthy smile, but getting to the dentist isn’t always easy. Busy work schedules, ...

Diet plays a major role in oral health, especially for kids. Sugary snacks, acidic drinks, and frequent snacking increase the ...

Health Canada says we aren’t getting enough vitamin D. CBC Kids News talks to a dietician to explain her tips for teens on ...

Dentists have told us for years that drinking fluoridated water keeps teeth strong and reduces cavities and tooth decay. But ...

Four-year-old Ellie Rudd – who loved mud and getting dressed up and having dance parties with her brother and sisters – died January 6, after the flu and a co-infection with an adenovirus turned into ...

While you’re likely aware that eating too much sugar can cause cavities — that is, damage to your teeth — you might be less familiar with how bacteria use those sugars to build a sticky film called ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. ­— When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us aim to use this blank slate as the time to (finally) lose weight, drink less alcohol, hit the gym regularly or generally adopt ...

Holiday celebrations often feature lots of great food and drinks, including sweet treats to indulge in. But too much sugar in your diet can weaken your teeth, leaving your smile ...