Vaccines are one of the most effective tools we have to protect children against serious illnesses. However, they are often the part of a doctor visit that kids, and consequently parents, dread the most. Here are some tips to help smooth the process.

For this tie-dying mom, life is lived in full color.

I always say that a happy mom is a good mom. So what makes a mom happy? A getaway with her closest girlfriends to do all the things she loves and never gets to do in real life!

A common question pediatric dentists get from parents is, “Why do we have to treat baby teeth, when they’re just going to fall out?” There are numerous good reasons.

If your cat has been bitten or scratched by another cat, they might act fine, but even small wounds can be serious. Cat bites often lead to abscesses because bacteria get trapped under the skin. Within two or three days, a small bite can turn into a painful, swollen infection.

If your child is active — and most of them are — protecting their smile goes beyond wearing a mouthguard during sports. One often-overlooked risk? Front teeth that stick out too far.