Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some kids hate brushing their teeth. Here's what dentists recommend. (Image: Getty; illustration by Liliana Penagos for Yahoo) ...

Convincing kids to brush their teeth twice a day is an age-old problem. A new company is arguing that the solution might look a lot like Lego. Babsy is a toothbrush company founded by two pediatric ...

When to start brushing baby teeth: Parents have many questions about their children's health. One such question is, at what age should they start brushing their teeth for oral health? Most parents ...

When that first tooth emerges, start brushing — and other advice from pediatric dentists. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Pop quiz: At what age should kids first see a dentist? In a nationally representative ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Hygiene upkeep is easier said than done with little ones, from nail clipping and haircare to handwashing and warding off ...

As parents, we often find ourselves navigating the small battles of daily routines, and brushing teeth before bed is one of them. It’s not uncommon for kids to resist this nightly ritual, especially ...

Making sure your kids are brushing their teeth is important for more than just keeping cavities away.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. First, a confession: When my parents sent me off to brush my teeth at 7 or 8 years old, I would sometimes run the water in the sink, rub a dab of ...

Think you know how to brush your teeth? Think again. The world of oral health is evolving, and so should your brushing technique. Dentist Arman Farhadtouski, PSM, DDS, dives into the details of ...

We learned to take care of our teeth as small children, brushing them before school each day and before bed each night. A new study suggests oral care doesn’t just benefit our chompers, but also our ...