Cavities aren’t only an adult problem — they can also develop in children and toddlers. So it’s important to recognize the early signs of a cavity and then speak with your child’s dentist.

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.

Florida is the latest state to restrict fluoride additives in public drinking water, after Gov. DeSantis signed the bill into law.

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- New evidence from pediatric dentists at the University at Buffalo has shown that, contrary to previous findings, most young children with decayed "baby" teeth are not underweight, and ...

Of all those children with cavities, he says, 79 percent have not been treated. He points to kids not brushing their teeth, and the frequency of sugar consumption, rather than the quantity, as ...

Sweetener May Cut Cavities in Kids. July 9, 2008 / 5:00 PM EDT / WebMD Daily doses of a sweetened syrup could keep very young kids from developing cavities .