The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths – the oral microbiome – is often ...

There will no doubt come a time when your child spits more than you'd like (especially when their target is a sibling and not, say, the bathroom sink). But parents of young children may not realize ...

Back when my neighbor's kids were still toddlers, I used to babysit all the time, usually around bedtime. Their bedtime routine was no different than any other toddler's, but one thing that I did ...

The CDC has an important message for parents: Your kids might be using too much toothpaste, and it can actually be dangerous for their oral health. Kids between the ages of three and six aren't ...