The timing of primary teeth eruption in premature infants has not been well established. Delayed eruption has been observed in several longitudinal and cross-sectional studies. [29,30,31] In each of ...

RAISING a child is one of the greatest responsibilities that parents have. For many, it is very stressful because of lack of experience and uncertainty. Parents and guardians implement different ...

Children have 20 milk teeth, 10 in each jaw. This set of teeth is important for chewing and speaking, and helps to keep space open for the subsequent set of 32 permanent teeth. Milk teeth begin to ...

A rare but real condition, babies born with natal teeth may not need treatment. Here is what a recent study reveals about ...

Rates of childhood obesity have increased dramatically in the U.S. over the past few decades. In 1980, 7% of children between the ages of 6 to 11 were obese; that rate reached 20% in 2008, according ...

Dr Rajkumari Sarada DeviPrimary or baby teeth, also known as milk teeth, are the first set of teeth to appear in a child's mouth. They begin to emerge around six months of age and continue to appear ...