“We want kids to have a positive start in life to their dental experiences and understand the importance of taking care of their teeth and gums,” said Dr. Brian Martin, a pediatric dentist at Akron ...

SEMBACH, Germany -- February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, are one of the most common, but preventable, chronic diseases of childhood.

Nearly half of children in the U.S. have experienced decay, fillings, or missing teeth by age 9. Parents should start brushing their children's teeth as soon as the first tooth appears and begin ...