Children should be seen by a dentist by the time they reach the ripe old age of 1 year or no later than when his or her first tooth appears, says the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry. “For ...

However, genetics and other factors play a crucial role in determining the shedding time of primary teeth and their subsequent replacement by the permanent teeth. By the age of 12 to 13 years old, ...

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 ...

A peculiar dental condition known as shark teeth is gaining increased attention from parents and pediatric health care professionals across the United States as more families encounter the startling ...

Director, Center for Community Child Health Royal Children's Hospital; Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne; Theme Director Population Health, Murdoch Children's Research ...