Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health. The month-long national campaign began in 1981, but the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day occurred on February 8, 1949. In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month 2018, we put together this how-to guide on loose & recently lost teeth.

It’s Pet Dental Health Month! To celebrate, we put together some interesting – and useful – pet dental health facts about our four-legged (and two-finned) friends.

What do hockey pucks and hard candy have in common? They’re both culprits when it comes to chipping teeth. If you lose a chunk of an incisor, don’t feel bad. Dentists see chipped teeth all the time—especially during hockey season!—and they can often fix you up quickly.

Oral health professionals often suggest that you replace your toothbrush every three months or whenever you notice the bristles fraying – whichever is sooner – to keep your mouth healthy. There’s no better time to freshen up your toothbrush than at the new year! But what toothbrush is best for you?

The end of August means two things for Minnesotans: The close of summer, and the beginning of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Books on oral health can be a good way to get children excited about being independent and learning how to take care of their teeth on their own (with a little assistance!).

Lips do not have melanin, making them very susceptible to damage by UV rays, which can cause lip cancer. Everyone – of all genders and ages – should include lip protectant when they’re getting ready for time in the sun.

At any one time, millions of Americans are using dental braces. Not that long ago, patients didn’t have any options when it came to their orthodontic treatment.

A child’s first dental appointment is a milestone. Second, the fact that you are even asking this question tells me that you recognize that parents have a lot of influence on how the first visit goes – that’s great! Here are some things you can do to make sure your daughter’s first dental visit is a good one.