No one wants to be known for having smelly breath. That's why adults often use a minty rinse to freshen their breath and keep their mouths clean. As a parent, you want your child to have good breath, too, so you may be wondering, is using mouthwash good or bad for your child?

In the U.S., there are about 54,000 new cases of oral cancer every year. While most of these are adult patients, oral cavity cancer can affect children of all ages. Mouth cancer can affect various tissues in the mouth, including the gums, cheeks and hard palate. The most common types are sarcoma and lymphoma.

March is the time to celebrate women's history month. Women throughout history have made great contributions to humankind in every field: Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie, the list goes on and on.

February is National Children's Dental Health Month, a time when healthcare professionals spread the importance of oral health to patients, especially those who have not paid a visit to the dentist in a long time.

Poor health in one area can affect the health of other organs. One specific aspect of health that affects the entire body is diet and nutrition. Your organs cannot receive the appropriate sustenance without the proper food and nutrients. One specific organ that is significantly affected by diet and nutrition is the mouth.

Your child's teeth, also known as primary or baby teeth, typically begin to come in around six months of age and continue to break through until 2 to 3 years old. The first teeth to appear are typically the lower front teeth, followed by the upper front teeth.

If you've been in the vitamin section of any pharmacy or grocery store lately, you've probably seen dozens of brands of gummy vitamins. The idea behind gummies is to make taking vitamins more palatable.

Good oral habits begin in childhood. Teaching your child how to practice good oral health will help lay a solid foundation for the future. Daily brushing is essential to prevent tooth decay and other oral problems.

Few things are more enjoyable for kids than a day filled with outside play during the summer months. Their carefree nature often leads them on exciting adventures, both real and imagined. However, it can also be this same carefree nature that distracts them from the importance of hydration. Children are more likely to become dehydrated due to the smaller size of their bodies, which hold smaller reserves of water. Some common symptoms that your son or daughter may be dehydrated include:

Sometimes, it's tempting to use teeth for jobs they are not intended for, but teeth are not tools. When you use them for the wrong tasks, you risk permanent damage. Here are six things you should never do with your teeth.