Brace yourselves, parents — some children are receiving crisp $100 bills and fancy jewelry, à la Louis Vuitton, from the Tooth Fairy. “That was her first baby tooth that she lost, and the process was ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — How much is a lost tooth really worth? According to Delta Dental, it seems like the payout has gotten higher. The dental insurance company has been hard at work tracking how much the ...

In an era when parents are not shying away from celebrating their children’s milestones in lavish ways, the tooth fairy tradition hasn’t been left behind. According to a recent Delta Dental poll, the ...

Tooth resorption in cats is a unique kind of cavity that’s most common in felines. It can also happen in dogs, but not as often. Other names for this include feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion ...

During tooth extraction recovery, people must maintain the blood clot that forms in the tooth socket. Aftercare may involve rest, cold compresses, and over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medication.

When that first tooth emerges, start brushing — and other advice from pediatric dentists. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Pop quiz: At what age should kids first see a dentist? In a nationally representative ...

Putting bling on your teeth is no new trend, but a new concept may concern your dentist. It’s called tooth gems, which are jewels that are bonded to the enamel of your tooth. What concerns dentists ...

The mirror reflects a smile that once radiated confidence, but gaps where teeth used to be tell a different story. Adult tooth loss affects millions of people worldwide, transforming not just ...

Wisdom teeth removal helps prevent dental problems like pain and infection. This surgery often involves the removal of impacted teeth. Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need Removal? Wisdom teeth are the last of ...