Not everyone has wisdom teeth. Third molars usually appear in early adulthood, and grow in at the very back of the mouth.

When children lose their baby teeth, there is an adult set already growing beneath the gums, ready to emerge. But if we lose ...

Dental sealants fill the deep grooves of a child’s back teeth, where 90% of children’s cavities occur. The fluoride varnish helps protect the smooth surfaces of children’s teeth. Grins on ...

A recent study published in Papers in Palaeontology describes the discovery and identification of a new species of ...

Scientists at King's College London, UK, say they've successfully grown a human tooth in a lab for the first time.

In a remarkable breakthrough, scientists at King’s College London have successfully grown human teeth in a laboratory for the ...

Scientists in Osaka began clinical trials on proteins to enable children without permanent teeth to develop a third set of ...

Dr. Jacob Dent has developed a dental toolkit for children with sensory sensitivities, such as autism to avoid surgery.

Dental caries, commonly referred to as cavities or tooth decay, continue to be big problems among young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is the ...

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“Teeth extraction is the number one cause of general anaesthetic in children in the UK," reveals Anni Seaborne, head of general dentistry at Bupa. “Aside from trauma, nearly all dental issues in ...

A 19-year-old was left fighting for her life after she cracked her tooth and had to be rushed to the hospital for potentially life-saving treatment. Courtney Bailey, 19, revealed her horror health ...