Best Teething Toys for Babies

Happy baby chewing on a safe BPA-free silicone teether showing the best teething toy for 6-month-old infant

Reviewed by our dental health editorial team | Last Updated: March 2026 Affiliate disclosure: This article contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Our recommendations are based on safety research, pediatric dental expert input, and hands-on parent … Read more

How Much Do Pediatric Dental Services Cost?

Parent and child arriving at a Queens pediatric dental office for a routine visit showing affordable family dental care

Reviewed by our dental health editorial team | Last Updated: March 2026 Cost is the number one reason families skip dental care for their children, according to the American Dental Association, not fear, not time, and not access. Yet the actual out-of-pocket cost of pediatric dental care varies so widely between procedures, cities, and insurance … Read more

Free Dental Care for Kids in Queens, NY

Children smiling in a Queens community health center pediatric dental waiting room representing free dental care access

Reviewed by our dental health editorial team | Last Updated: March 2026 Dental disease is the most common chronic condition among children in the United States, and in Queens, where more than 30% of children are enrolled in Medicaid or Child Health Plus, access to affordable care remains a pressing concern for many families. The … Read more

Medicaid Dental Coverage for Kids in New York

Young child receiving Medicaid-covered dental care at a pediatric dentist office in Queens New York

Reviewed by our dental health editorial team | Last Updated: March 2026 Nearly 1 in 3 children in New York State is enrolled in Medicaid or Child Health Plus, and most of their parents don’t realize that comprehensive dental care is included at zero out-of-pocket cost. If your child has Medicaid in New York, they … Read more

15 States Are Moving to Ban Fluoride in Water — A Harvard Study Says That Means 25 Million More Cavities in Children

Young child drinking tap water at home, representing the debate over fluoride in public water systems and its impact on children's dental health

The debate over fluoride in America’s drinking water has moved from fringe concern to mainstream policy battle, and the consequences for children’s teeth are now quantified. Researchers at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital published a modeling study in JAMA Health Forum projecting that eliminating fluoride from public water systems nationwide … Read more

Your Child’s Cavities May Predict Heart Disease Decades Later, Landmark Study Finds

Illustration showing the connection between a child's dental health and long-term heart health, representing the University of Copenhagen oral-cardiovascular study findings.

A major new study from the University of Copenhagen, the largest of its kind ever conducted, has found that children with numerous tooth cavities had up to a 45% higher incidence of heart attack, stroke, and coronary artery disease as adults compared to children with healthier teeth.  The study tracked 568,778 individuals from childhood into adulthood and … Read more

Pediatric Dental Sedation Works in Only 7 of 10 Cases, New Study Finds. What Parents Should Know Before Agreeing

Young child receiving minimal sedation at a pediatric dental office with a dentist and assistant present

A major new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Anesthesia Progress has found that dental sedation succeeded in just 69.3% of cases involving young children, meaning roughly 3 in 10 children who received sedation for a dental procedure did not have a fully successful outcome. The study analyzed records from 824 children aged 2 to … Read more

New York Invests $10 Million in School Dental Care. Here Is What Queens Parents Need to Know

School-aged child receiving a dental checkup at a school-based health center dental clinic in New York

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on February 27, 2026, that the New York State Department of Health will distribute $10 million in funding to expand dental care services at 33 school-based health centers across New York State over five years. The program delivers free preventive and restorative dental care, including screenings, sealants, and treatments, directly inside … Read more

Pediatric Dentists Sound Alarm Over EPA Fluoride Review and Why Queens Parents Should Pay Attention

Glass of tap water beside a children's toothbrush representing fluoride in drinking water and kids dental health

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), representing more than 11,000 pediatric dental specialists nationwide, formally challenged the Environmental Protection Agency’s approach to reviewing fluoride in drinking water on February 27, 2026. The AAPD, joined by 140 state and national organizations including the American Dental Association, multiple American Academy of Pediatrics state chapters, and the … Read more