Good oral care for babies begins even before their first tooth emerges. Gentle gum cleaning and proper brushing techniques ...

By Dr. Paul McConnell, National Dental Director, UnitedHealthcare Dental Oral health is more than just a bright smile, it’s ...

Like most mammals, humans are diphyodont: We have two sets of teeth – baby teeth and adult teeth. The technical term for our baby teeth is deciduous teeth because they fall out, the same way deciduous ...

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Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying announced the sex of their baby in a showstopping musical number with original lyrics set to ...

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Anyone who survived the “land shark” phase knows that puppy breath and needle-sharp teeth are a package deal. Chief, the self ...

A large comparative study of primate teeth shows that grooves once linked to ancient human tooth-picking can form naturally, while some common modern dental problems appear uniquely human.

During his appearance on the Wednesday, Jan. 14 episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Noah Wyle revealed that his youngest daughter, Frances, 10, lost her last baby tooth, meaning the household will no ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do people have two sets of teeth? – Ivy D., ...