Permanent incisors tend to grow in around age 7 or 8. Canines are the four sharp teeth on either side of the upper and lower incisors. They are the pointiest teeth and help you tear apart foods ...

Yorkshire Terriers are another dog breed notorious for having bad teeth. Their small jaws ... they are particularly prone to ...

There is a distinctive and easily recognized open-mouth expression that is the canine equivalent of a human smile, illustrated here.

Focus on the big cheek teeth and the long, pointy canines. This is where plaque tends to show up first. You may need to open ...

Your dog’s diet can play a major role in maintaining your dog’s teeth and gum health: Several dog foods and kibbles are formulated to reduce plaque and tartar on their teeth, and dental chews ...

Mice have four incisors, two maxillary (upper) incisors, and two mandibular (lower) incisors. Canine teeth and anterior premolars are absent—the toothless space between the incisors and molar ...