BLURB: Markers of Dr Merchant’s email life are scarce in her real life. Her dental practice bears no mention of the tooth ...

Teeth may seem like static fixtures, but a new collaboration between engineers and clinicians is proving just how dynamic, informative and medically significant our teeth can be.

A Bakersfield toddler with Moebius syndrome is capturing hearts nationwide, using a viral TikTok video to raise awareness and challenge misconceptions about the rare condition.

In this cohort study of baby teeth donors from the Greater St Louis area, evidence suggested a positive association between living near Coldwater Creek in childhood and risk of cancer,” reads the ...

Braces, rubber bands, even jaw surgery—millions endure them in pursuit of a straighter smile. But were misaligned smiles ...

For the first time, international researchers have pinpointed the moment when planets began to form around a star beyond the ...

Teething is a major developmental milestone in a baby’s first year. Understanding the signs, timelines, and how to ease ...

Dr. Purva Merchant has been answering letters from gaptoothed children and their parents — roughly 6,000 in all. “Happy ...

All parents can agree that watching your baby’s first teeth come in is a very exciting milestone! To help you keep track of ...

All grinders need a little upkeep. Weed can be sticky and easily get stuck in the small crannies of a grinder. Using a ...

Keeping your kids’ teeth healthy Here are some steps parents can take right now to protect their child’s dental health: Schedule regular dental visits, starting by age 1.

As soon as their teeth come in, children need to brush twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste. Use a smear of toothpaste about the size of a grain of rice for children under age 3, and a pea ...