Kids' dental care guides
Looking for clear answers about your child’s teeth? These guides explain common dental topics in plain language and can help you feel more ready for the next step.
How to choose a pediatric dentist
Credentials, a kid-friendly office, insurance, reviews, and the questions to ask before you book your child's first visit.
Open → Parent guidesKids' dental insurance, Medicaid & CHIP
How children's dental coverage works — private plans, Medicaid and CHIP, what's usually covered for kids, and what to do if you have no insurance.
Open → Parent guidesPreparing for your child's first dental visit
When to go, what happens, how to talk about it at home, and simple ways to make the first visit a happy one.
Open → Parent guidesHow to prevent cavities in children
Brushing, flossing, fluoride, sealants, diet and sippy cups — the everyday habits that stop cavities before they start.
Open → Parent guidesHelping an anxious child at the dentist
Why kids get scared, what gentle dentists do, and what you can do at home and in the waiting room to keep visits calm.
Open → Parent guidesDental care for children with special needs
Finding a patient, accommodating office, preparing for the visit, and questions to ask for children with autism or sensory or medical needs.
Open → Parent guidesWhen Should a Child First See a Dentist?
When Should a Child First See a Dentist? — a plain-language guide for parents. Honest information about kids' dental care, plus free pediatric-dentist matching.
Open → Parent guidesHow Much Does a Kids' Filling Cost?
How Much Does a Kids' Filling Cost? — a plain-language guide for parents. Honest information about kids' dental care, plus free pediatric-dentist matching.
Open → Parent guidesAre Dental Sealants Worth It for Kids?
Are Dental Sealants Worth It for Kids? — a plain-language guide for parents. Honest information about kids' dental care, plus free pediatric-dentist matching.
Open → Parent guidesIs Laughing Gas Safe for Children?
Is Laughing Gas Safe for Children? — a plain-language guide for parents. Honest information about kids' dental care, plus free pediatric-dentist matching.
Open → Parent guidesWhat to Do If a Child's Tooth Gets Knocked Out
What to Do If a Child's Tooth Gets Knocked Out — a plain-language guide for parents. Honest information about kids' dental care, plus free pediatric-dentist matching.
Open → Parent guidesBaby Teeth Falling Out — What to Expect
Baby Teeth Falling Out — What to Expect — a plain-language guide for parents. Honest information about kids' dental care, plus free pediatric-dentist matching.
Open → Parent guidesHow to Help a Child Stop Thumb-Sucking
How to Help a Child Stop Thumb-Sucking — a plain-language guide for parents. Honest information about kids' dental care, plus free pediatric-dentist matching.
Open → Parent guidesFluoride for Kids — What Parents Should Know
Fluoride for Kids — What Parents Should Know — a plain-language guide for parents. Honest information about kids' dental care, plus free pediatric-dentist matching.
Open → Parent guidesDoes Medicaid Cover Children's Dental Care?
Does Medicaid Cover Children's Dental Care? — a plain-language guide for parents. Honest information about kids' dental care, plus free pediatric-dentist matching.
Open → Parent guidesKids' Dental Care With No Insurance
Kids' Dental Care With No Insurance — a plain-language guide for parents. Honest information about kids' dental care, plus free pediatric-dentist matching.
Open → Parent guidesTeething Tips for Parents
Teething Tips for Parents — a plain-language guide for parents. Honest information about kids' dental care, plus free pediatric-dentist matching.
Open → Parent guidesHow Often Should Kids See the Dentist?
How Often Should Kids See the Dentist? — a plain-language guide for parents. Honest information about kids' dental care, plus free pediatric-dentist matching.
Open →Find a pediatric dentist near you — free
Tell us about your child and your area. We connect you, at no cost, with kids' dental offices near you. You compare and choose who to see.