Dr. Purva Merchant has been answering letters from gaptoothed children and their parents — roughly 6,000 in all. “Happy ...

The climate we live in affects our lives in profound ways: hot summers, cold winters, dry spells and wet weather all leave ...

A new fossil study reveals that teeth began as skin sensors, helping explain why modern teeth still react painfully to cold ...

Delaying dental visits in children can silently lead to cavities, speech delays, poor sleep, and long-term developmental issues—making early oral care vital for lifelong health and confident smiles.

CT scan of a whole bamboo shark, showing the hard, tooth-like denticles on its skin (shown in red). Credit: Yara Haridy There are two schools of thought about how these structures eventually became ...

New research from the University of Chicago shows that dentin, the inner layer of teeth that transmits sensory information to nerves inside the pulp, first evolved as sensory tissue in the armored ...

Takahashi believes an added set of teeth might someday become a realistic option for those who have lost teeth or never formed them in the first place. “In any case, we’re hoping to see a time when ...

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Tayla Clark tells PEOPLE how after her dog lost his first tooth she knew she needed to celebrate and get him a gift from the tooth fairy.

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This is the same with teething, teeth tend to come in from around the 6-month age, some babies are earlier some are later. Baby teeth are important and those first two little bottom front ones are the ...

When your child loses their first tooth, make it a one-of-a-kind Tooth Fairy experience with these fun ideas.