permanent teeth

Lack of Fluoridated Water and High Sugar Intake Increase Tooth Decay Risk by 70%

Children with limited exposure to fluoridated water and a high sugar intake are 70%...

Many Kids Use Too Much Toothpaste When They Brush

The dental community universally recommends that children should brush their teeth twice a day...

Respect the Primary Teeth

The term baby teeth is indeed a misnomer. The truth is that they are...

Researchers Aim to Improve Parental Perceptions of Baby Teeth

Many parents don’t give their children’s baby teeth much thought, since they eventually fall...

What to Tell Your Patients About Tooth Eruption

As we approach the beginning of a new year, I’m reminded of the questions...

Biting and Chewing Cause Adult Teeth to Emerge

Children lose their baby teeth as their adult teeth begin to emerge, though long-standing...

Fluoride Varnish as Effective as Sealants in Preventing Decay

Fissure sealants can be an effective tool in preventing pediatric tooth decay. Yet Cardiff...

Crooked Bite May Indicate Early Life Stress

The first 1,000 days after conception strongly influence life expectancy and susceptibility to chronic...

Decay Increases After Calgary Stops Fluoridation

Since the City of Calgary ceased its public water fluoridation efforts in 2011, children...

Shark Genes Offer Clues to Tooth Regeneration

Sharks are infamous for their ability to regrow teeth throughout their lifetime, while human...