Halloween candy

While dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating around the neighborhood can bring fun for the entire family, this is also an important time of year to talk about the damage those sweets can cause to teeth over time, especially since October is National Dental Hygiene Month. With that in mind, here are seven tips for keeping your Halloween tooth-friendly this year.

mother helping child brush teeth

Best baby and toddler toothpastes

Oral hygiene is important for everybody, even babies and toddlers! From when to start using toothpaste for your little one to what kind of toothpaste is best for babies and toddlers, we’ve got the answers for you.
little girl brushing her teeth

Instilling healthy dental hygiene habits in kids

Did you know that early childhood tooth decay is the number one chronic disease affecting young children? Brush up on dental hygiene with these suggestions from Dr. Erik Scheifele, division chief of oral health at Children's National. 

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