My teeth have fallen out at fancy dinners and in public restrooms. They’ve sprinkled from my mouth like enamel confetti before dates, important business meetings and major public speaking engagements.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A physician who writes about challenges with navigating healthcare. I spoke with a pediatric dentist, Dr. Helen Mo, about the ...

From baby teeth to ‘conveyor belt’ molars, here’s why humans—and other mammals –grow and replace their teeth in such ...