According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of children aged 6 to 9 have had cavities in their primary or permanent teeth. About 1 in 5 adults has at least one cavity. Teaching ...
University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Stephen Mitchell, DMD, professor of pediatric dentistry in the School of Dentistry, answers questions about when to book a child’s first appointment and how to ...
News spoke with a pediatric dentist who says that the first appointment should be much easier than most think... well before your child can talk.
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The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. TOMS RIVER, N.J., July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When is the right time for a child's first dental appointment?
Missing or putting off dental appointments may seem harmless in the short term but over time those delays can have long term consequences – not just for your teeth but for your overall health. From ...