Seeing your child’s smile is one of the most delightful parts of being a parent. But if your little one injures a tooth, you may worry that it could impact their smile permanently. Fortunately, ...

Even though all primary teeth eventually fall out, it's important to take care of them. Loss or decay of these teeth can deform the mouth, causing problems when the permanent teeth take their place.

Your toddler’s smile can surely light up a room. However, it can also be a source of stress, especially if you think your little one might have a cavity. Dental caries (cavities) are common in baby ...

Several months ago, my 2-year-old son tripped and fell face first on our kitchen floor, breaking his two front teeth in half. I rushed him to my dentist, who examined him and had me bring him back 10 ...

Seeing your baby’s first tooth is an exciting milestone. Most little ones will get their first (primary) teeth around 6 months of age, though tiny teeth can emerge as early as 3 months. Did you know ...

Baby teeth are important. Children who get cavities before six years old are more prone to cavities later in life. Strategies to prevent cavities: Gently wipe your baby’s gums with a clean damp ...

It’s one thing to let your tot handle the Cheerios (it’s just breakfast). But when it comes to brushing his teeth, your child’s oral health is at stake, which means you can’t skip it or let him have ...

The dentists we spoke to are all in agreement: swallowing a baby tooth is actually more common than you might think! "Swallowing a loose tooth can be a fairly normal, although sometimes a ...

Incisors are the sharp teeth at the front of the mouth that are important for biting and chewing solid foods. Babies and adults have eight incisors, including: upper central incisors — the two at the ...