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, ...

Your child is probably using too much toothpaste. That's the finding of a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The recommended amount of toothpaste for children between ...

When your child is born, they have a full set of 20 primary teeth that grows in by the age of three. After that, your child’s permanent teeth push out the baby teeth throughout childhood until they're ...

Cavities are one of the most common dental problems in toddlers and children. Also referred to as tooth decay, a cavity is a permanently damaged area in a tooth. They can develop in your child’s ...

Scientists have revealed a simple, low-cost solution to the most prevalent chronic disease among children: tooth decay. More than half of U.S. children aged between 6 and 9 have had a cavity in at ...

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 ...