How to Prevent Cavities in Children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 20% of children between the ages of 5 and 11 have at least one untreated decayed tooth.

Learn tips and strategies for easing your child’s anxiety and ensuring their first dental visit is a positive and educational ...

At the recommended level, fluoride in drinking water reduces cavities by about 25%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 1999, the CDC named the fluoridation of water ...

Utah lawmakers, who voted to ban fluoride from drinking water, are considering a new cavity-prevention idea for Utahns to chew on: Giving school kids and prisoners xylitol gum three times a day ...

Bringing cavity prevention programs to schools can improve kids' oral health and stave off many issues that drive the need for urgent treatment, including extractions due to pain, abscess, or risk ...

Bringing cavity prevention programs to schools can improve kids' oral health and stave off many issues that drive the need for urgent treatment, including extractions due to pain, abscess, or risk ...

Many children in Florida lack access to routine dental care. According to data from the Florida Department of Health, nearly ...

The FDA aims to remove prescription fluoride products for kids. Here's what to know. 02:13 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that it is starting the process of removing ...

Utah lawmakers, who voted to ban fluoride from drinking water, are considering a new cavity-prevention idea for Utahns to chew on: Giving school kids and prisoners xylitol gum three times a day.

A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children ...

Delta Dental's mobile Cavity Prevention Clinic visits Jarman Elementary, offering free dental care to second graders—part of their mission to enhance oral health statewide. Tuesday, May 6th 2025 ...