Braces, rubber bands, even jaw surgery—millions endure them in pursuit of a straighter smile. But were misaligned smiles ...

For two decades, a pediatric dentist in Seattle has quietly answered thousands of emails as the tooth fairy, keeping ...

There is good news tonight in Seattle, where a pediatric dentist is embracing the responsibility of responding to thousands ...

With Halloween around the corner, it's time to consider orthodontic treatment. Did you know that eating candy with misaligned teeth can cause potential issues? If you have more nooks and crannies in ...

Now that kids have scored their Halloween treats, Dr. Priya Mistry, a dentist in Vancouver, Washington, shared what she feels are the best and worst types of candy for dental health.

Dr. Purva Merchant has been answering letters from gaptoothed children and their parents — roughly 6,000 in all. “Happy ...

Forget ghosts and ghouls — Halloween can get really scary if you have to make an urgent trip to the dentist’s office.

Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for babies, but may lead to dental problems. Learn about how your teeth are affected by thumb sucking today.

The cost of tooth extraction varies depending on the type of extraction, the number of teeth pulled and other factors that influence costs. Dental insurance is one way to help offset those costs ...

From an electric flosser to ultrasonic cleaner, here are our editors’ favorite dental products we swear by for a brighter, dentist-approved smile.

A new report lists the most dangerous Halloween candy for your teeth and the six most common dental issues they can pose.

Maria Jackson, RDH. "As a dental hygienist, I understand the excitement Halloween brings, especially with all the tempting sweets. However, it's important to remind patients to take care of their ...