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Many adults with dental anxiety can trace their fears back to negative childhood experiences.

Dental visits can be intimidating for children, especially if it’s their first time or they’ve had a previous negative experience.

As every parent knows, getting ready for the start of a new school year can be a very hectic time.

An abscess is a painful, swollen lump filled with pus that develops when the body’s immune system tries to fight an infection.

Adolescence is a critical time for identity formation. While youths focus on their appearance and popularity, the last thing they want is chronic bad breath (halitosis).

Canker sores are unpleasant. But the good news is that these painful aphthous ulcers (their medical name) can’t spread from one child to another. It’s not clear why they appear.

If your child’s teeth are a bit discolored, he (or she) may have dental fluorosis (pronounced “floo-roh-sis”).

Saliva keeps the mouth comfortably moist, protects enamel, aids chewing and swallowing, neutralizes destructive acids, kills germs, fights bad breath, and fights tooth decay and gum disease.

Fluoride treatments are a cornerstone of preventive dental care because they offer numerous benefits for maintaining oral health and preventing tooth decay.

Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the lung airways that causes coughing, chest tightness, wheezing and shortness of breath. If your daughter or son is one of the 4.

Does your “tween” or teen dislike her (or his) smile because one or more of her front teeth are moderately uneven?