Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. Sometimes these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when healthy and properly ...

Premolars are located between the canines and molars. There are four premolars on the upper jaw and four on the lower jaw. Babies don’t get bicuspids — these permanent teeth don’t start ...

But for people born in the 1960s and later, their routine surgery stories are about having third molars, a.k.a. wisdom teeth, taken out. As a scientist who studies the evolution and development of ...

Wisdom teeth have been around for millennia. Our ancient ancestors used them the same way we use our other 8 molars: To grind up food, which was especially handy before the advent of cooking ...

Each row of teeth includes: four incisors, in the middle of the row at the front of the mouth two canine teeth, one on either side of the incisors two premolars and three molars at the back ...

Two-year molars are the last of your child’s “baby teeth.” Teething is often an unpleasant experience for babies, as well as for parents who can be left feeling helpless to resolve the ...

Children and teens are good candidates for sealants, as their premolars and molars are more likely to develop decay in the depressions and grooves. However, adults without decay or fillings in ...

Our critic recommends old and new books. By Molly Young Hello, readers. A few months ago one of my teeth fell out while I was eating a prune. (Look, I live a very glamorous life.) After cleaning ...

People can use home remedies to help relieve discomfort when a child’s 2-year molars come out such as brushing the emerging teeth with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay. Also known as ...