Wisdom teeth are actually your third molars which are the last teeth to erupt. They’re called wisdom teeth because they usually emerge between the ages of 17-22, though most of us would disagree with the wisdom part at that age. Wisdom teeth may grow in
These charts show the names of your child’s baby (primary) teeth as each tooth erupts and is lost. Keep in mind that not all children get the same teeth at the same times. Your child’s teeth may erupt or fall out earlier or later than
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Xylitol is a white crystalline substance that looks and tastes like sugar. It is found naturally and can be extracted from birch, raspberries, plums, corn and mushrooms. Technically it is not a sugar but a sugar alcohol that is sometimes called wood sugar or birch
Do I Need Dental X-Rays Every Visit? While we share your concerns about potential risks from too much exposure to radiation, x-rays [radiographs] are a necessary part of the dental health process. Our philosophy is that x-rays should not be routine but utilized when they
Learn How You Can Help Prevent Gum Disease Periodontal disease will afflict 3 out of 4 adults after age 35, and it’s their major cause of tooth loss. Periodontal disease is the inflammation and infection of the supporting soft and hard tissue surrounding the teeth.
Gum Disease Dangers While many value the benefits of having healthy teeth and do all the right things to keep their gums in shape, there are those who feel, “hey, they’re only teeth.” What these people don’t realize is that studies find that periodontal (gum)
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Baby teeth are very important to your child’s development for a number of reasons. They encourage the development of the jaw bone and they reserve the space required for the permanent teeth that will follow. They also enable your child to chew solid food and
Canker sores [apthous ulcers] are often confused with fever blisters [cold sores]. They are quite different, however. Canker sores are only found on the “loose” tissues of the mouth such as the inner lips, soft palate, cheeks, tongue, or floor of the mouth. They cannot