Keep Your Kids Cavity-Free
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SUNDAY, Aug. 22 (HealthDayNews) -- Here's some back-to-school meal and snacking advice to help protect your children from tooth decay -- the single most common chronic childhood illness, affecting more than half of children aged 5 to 17 years.
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MOSCOW -- Yekaterina Tkalenko brushes her teeth three or four times a day -- especially after tea or coffee -- has them professionally cleaned twice a year, and carries floss as though it were as vital as an inhaler. She recently spent nearly $1,000 to have her teeth whitened.
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TUESDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDayNews) -- A common antibacterial and antifungal ingredient in mouthwashes and toothpaste also can also guard against skin cancer.
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By La Crosse Tribune, Wis.  Jun. 12--How important is good dental care? In a few instances, it can  mean the difference between life or death.   In February, a 12-year-old suburban Washington boy died from an abscessed  tooth.
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Brush your teeth every day, dentists say. In Africa, that can mean keeping your toothbrush in your mouth all day long.
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The nation's largest dentist group now says gum can be good for you, as long as it's sugar-free. The American Dental Association said Tuesday it has awarded its seal of acceptance to Wrigley sugar-free gums Orbit, Extra and Eclipse &#151; based on studies funded at least partially by the maker of Wrigley gums, Chicago-based Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.
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By The Hartford Courant, Conn.  Dec. 17--A little fluoride goes a long way to fight tooth decay.
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Parents should not use bath seats and bath rings to bathe their infants, according to a Canadian child health organization. Their survey findings show that the risk of injury and drowning associated with these products is too great for parents to continue using them safely.
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NEW YORK  - Young adults who lose their teeth to cavities or gum disease may have an increased risk of dying from heart disease later in life, a new study suggests.
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MONDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- If you couldn't get enough of sweets when you were young, chances are your child will share your palate's passion.
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FRIDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Unlike Harry Potter, most Muggle children aren&#39;t charged with saving the world by fighting the evil Lord Voldemort.
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(HealthDay News) -- Because accidents happen, every young child will probably occasionally soil the sheets. But there are things parents can do to help their children stay dry through the night. Experts offer these suggestions:     Make sure your child doesn't drink too much in the evening. Start monitoring and limiting his fluid consumption several hours before he goes to bed. Since caffeine tends to spur urine production, be sure to avoid caffeinated beverages.  Have your child use the bathroom right before bed every night. ...
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NEW YORK  - Parents should not use bath  seats and bath rings to bathe their infants, according to a  Canadian child health organization. Their survey findings show  that the risk of injury and drowning associated with these  products is too great for parents to continue using them  safely.
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I used to bathe my daughters together when they were babies and toddlers. I didn't wash them together just to save time. I was trying to save money and water. I might still force the issue, but my 12-year-old is horrified at the thought of having her little sister see her nude.
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Brushing your teeth could reduce the risk of having a stroke or heart attack, a study has suggested.
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Parents can protect their  children from harmful ultraviolet radiation by encouraging them  to stay inside during midday, without increasing their odds of  becoming overweight from reduced activity, a new study from  Australia suggests.
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(HealthDay News) -- Young children can turn a typical home into a house full of  potential safety hazards.