Increased maternal stress during pregnancy may accelerate infants’ biological aging, leading to earlier tooth eruption and more teeth by the time a child turns 6 months old, according to a news ...

Impacted teeth pose significant risks to oral health, ranging from cyst formation to arch crowding. Early detection remains ...

Primary failure of tooth eruption (PFE) is a rare dental disorder in which one or more permanent teeth fail to emerge into the oral cavity despite the presence of an unobstructed eruption path. This ...

Children have 20 milk teeth, 10 in each jaw. This set of teeth is important for chewing and speaking, and helps to keep space open for the subsequent set of 32 permanent teeth. Milk teeth begin to ...

A research team at the Korea University College of Medicine has uncovered a genetic mechanism responsible for delayed tooth development and impaired mineralization. The team, led by Professor Hae-chul ...

Many parents wait until their child has a full set of teeth or, worse, until a toothache appears before visiting a dentist.

Crooked teeth are common and affect children, teens, and adults. Causes include genetics, overcrowding, jaw problems, tooth loss, facial trauma, and improper oral hygiene habits. Jump to Key Takeaways ...

Dental visits typically are bi-annual events to maintain oral health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend a dental visit for everyone at least once a year, but some ...

Ever wondered why some babies sprout their first tiny tooth at four months while others take their sweet time and don’t get one until after their first birthday? Parents often swap stories, compare ...

Background: To evaluate disturbances in primary tooth eruption and their management with nonpharmacological remedies. Methods: In this nonrandomized clinical trial, 270 children aged between 8 and 36 ...

Every baby teethes differently—some barely notice it, while others act like it is the end of the world. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why the experience varies so widely and how parents can ...