Cavities, aka tooth decay, are the most common chronic health problem in children. About 40% of children will have tooth decay before they reach kindergarten. As a result, the American Dental ...

Parents should cleanse their child’s teeth after feedings and never let any child sleep with a bottle in the mouth. Proper care of a child's "baby" or primary teeth is very important, as these teeth ...

(The Conversation) – 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 ...

As soon as you see your baby's first tooth appear then you must establish a tooth care regime. Here are some tips. When will her first teeth come through? Your baby is born with teeth in place in her ...

The health of your teeth, gums, and mouth are critical to your overall health and the health of your baby. You’re more likely to stay healthy and have a healthy baby if you take care of your mouth and ...

It’s never too early to begin taking care of your child’s baby teeth. They play an important role in helping toddlers learn to bite, chew food and speak clearly. Keeping a toddler’s teeth clean is no ...

Teeth help animals bite and chew food. Meat-eating carnivores tend to have sharp teeth to sink into their prey, while herbivores tend to have flatter teeth to grind down their plant-based meals. Some ...