When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images It can be really worrying when we find a loose dog tooth in our adult canine ...

It can happen quickly and without warning — you’re eating a crunchy snack or a juicy cherry with a pit and — crack — all of a sudden, a piece of your tooth chips away. No need to panic, though, ...

Loose teeth present a problem, affecting children and adults and often indicating an underlying issue demanding immediate attention. Whether it’s the wobbliness of a child’s tooth or the unexpected ...

If you’re among the 36% of Americans afraid of the dentist, it’s time to ask yourself which is scarier — the thought of a cleaning or missing the chance to catch oral cancer before it’s too late?

A little boy is standing outside, a remote control in his hands. What appears to be dental floss is tied to a loose baby tooth on one end and a toy rocket on the other. Under the direction of his dad, ...

Incisors are the sharp teeth at the front of the mouth that are important for biting and chewing solid foods. Babies and adults have eight incisors, including: upper central incisors — the two at the ...