Many don’t live here anymore. Some have passed away. Others simply don’t remember. But half a century later, the Baby Tooth Survey still links thousands of St. Louis area residents who took part. The ...

A newborn in England surprised her parents — and her doctors — when they saw that the infant was born with a tiny tooth, according to news reports. The tooth was wobbly, so when little Isla-Rose ...

Every family has their own unique traditions, especially when it comes to magical creatures — Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy. Although, the last one is pretty basic for most: kid gets ...

The first estimate for when a milk front tooth erupted from the gum in the upper jaw of a Neanderthal child is revealing new information about the development of our extinct cousins. The young owner ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The saber-toothed cats that once prowled modern day California had ...

Baby teeth are the first set of teeth a person grows. A full set of adult teeth replaces most people’s baby teeth. In some instances, a person may have a baby tooth that does not fall out and remains ...

Arosha Weerakoon has received funding from Colgate for her research. She is a member of the Australian Dental Association as well as the International Association for Dental Research. She is a Fellow ...

An ancient baby tooth found in a cave in France shows modern humans arrived in western Europe almost 10,000 years earlier than previously thought. The tooth, along with several tools found nearby, are ...

Every cat parent knows that watching a kitten grow up is full of adorable surprises. From their first few wobbly steps to their mischievous antics, every stage of kittenhood brings something new. One ...

Scared, ashamed, happy or proud -- how do children feel when they lose their first baby tooth? Scientists have now found that children's feelings are predominantly positive. The study also reveals ...