Introduction : Why teeth? -- I. Development. Microscopes, cells, and biological rhythms -- The big picture : birth, death, and everything in between -- Things that can go wrong : stress, pathology, ...

"Human children grow at a uniquely slow pace by comparison with other mammals. When and where did this schedule evolve? Have technological advances, farming and cities had any effect upon it?

Many parents worry when they see gaps in their child’s baby teeth, thinking something might be wrong. However, these spaces are often a sign that your child’s mouth is developing normally.