News

07/23/2010

Most 1st teeth are lost between 6 and 7 years old. If your child’s teeth erupted early, they are more likely to lose them sooner. Baby teeth loosen as their roots dissolve to make room for permanent teeth. Most children will have all 20 of their primary teeth by the age of 2 ½ .

Exercise to Improve Your Smile

07/13/2010

Research has shown that physically fit people suffer less from periodontitis or gum disease. Relevant factors measured included oxygen intake, body mass index, and dietary practices in varying age groups.

Brushing the Right Way

07/02/2010

Most people know they should brush their teeth often, but not as many people know the right technique for brushing. You should brush after each meal if possible or at least each morning and each night. If you cannot brush after meals and snacks, rinse your mouth with plain water to reduce the sugar and food debris left on your teeth. When brushing:

Under the Enamel

06/25/2010

The enamel is the hard outer covering of each tooth. The enamel protects the tooth from the wear and tear of chewing and is part of your tooth that you brush and floss each day. However, under the enamel are other parts of the tooth, and each part fills an important role in the function of the mouth.

What is Dry Socket?

06/18/2010

Dry socket is the inflammation of the bone and nerve endings below the socket where a tooth has been extracted. Dry socket occurs in 5-10% of extractions and is caused when there is interference in the blood clot formation over the extraction socket.