Like most mammals, humans are diphyodont: We have two sets of teeth – baby teeth and adult teeth. The technical term for our baby teeth is deciduous teeth because they fall out, the same way deciduous ...

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 of teeth? – Ivy D., ...

Crowded teeth are another reason early orthodontic evaluations are valuable. Even when baby teeth appear spaced out, the ...

Excessive drooling in babies is a normal part of growth and development and should not be mistaken for illness, stomach worms ...

From jogging and cycling to multitasking or puttering around the house, open earbuds are an excellent way to jam out in the ...

According to a CDC health report, in 2024, about 17% of kids between the age of 6 to 9 years old had a cavity in their baby or permanent teeth.

PRIMARY school teachers are in crisis after being forced to brush children’s rotting teeth, wrestle screens out of their ...

By Dr. Paul McConnell Oral health is more than just a bright smile, it’s an important part of a child’s growth, development and overall well-being. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among ...

A study conducted by the Maccabident Research Institute found that ongoing national security tensions led to significant changes in the dental and skeletal development of children and teens.

Oral health is not just about teeth; it is deeply connected to overall health. Proper oral care help reduce risks of chronic ...

Seven pages of grand jury testimony from Richard Nixon were deemed so incendiary that they were hidden from the public for years.

In recent years, historians and journalists have gone back through the record and found that many of Stump’s most shocking ...