Archives: 2008 April

Baby teeth are also known as the Primary Teeth. They can start as early as 4 months to erupt but the average eruption of baby teeth is as stated below. Primary teeth are our first teeth and start to fall out around ages 5 – 8. Our Pernament teeth replace them. While the average timing […]

When should dental care begin? As soon as you notice that a tooth has erupted is the correct answer. Babies have 20 teeth under their gums when they are born. These teeth can start to erupt anytime between 6 months and 12 months but can start as early as 4 months. You will notice the […]

In modern day society, appearance is everything. Whether you’re on the job or out having fun, you should do your best to maintain your hygiene as much as possible. One problem that a lot of people encounter with dental health that can be a real turn off is halitosis, which is known more commonly as […]

For an adult, missing a tooth can be an embarrassing problem. If the tooth is in the front, where it is an easily seen when you smile, it may affect you self-esteem and your image. You want to have a confidant smile. The good news is that there is something you can do to replace […]

We all know that brushing our teeth and flossing is important when it comes to maintaining our dental health, but few people realize exactly what kind of problems can occur with your mouth when you are not maintaining a decent level of oral hygiene. In this article, we’ll examine periodontal disease, which occurs as a […]

When most people think about oral hygiene, the worst thing that they can imagine is a root canal. While a root canal can indeed be very painful and annoying, there are much worse problems that you can experience with respects to your oral health. Oral cancer is a problem that is diagnosed in approximately thirty […]

When it comes to dental health and the dentist’s office, there is one thing that a lot of people fear. Cavities can be caused by bacteria breaking down sugars within the mouth, and in order to properly deal with the cavities, fillings must be administered. In this article, we’ll explain the process of dental fillings […]

Maintaining good oral hygiene and dental care has several benefits discussed below. Successful mouth care not only means use of quality cleaning products but it also means spending time using the right methods recommended for the care of your teeth or mouth.
Generally, good health is as important as cleanliness for maintaining a healthy mouth and […]

If no action is taken to maintain proper dental health care, acid will form and attack the tooth enamel, allowing tooth decay to penetrate into the softer tissue inside the tooth. If the decay is not treated in its early stages, it will progress to the tooth pulp, a soft tissue containing nerves, arteries, veins […]

Having a two and half year old that has had teeth since he was six months old, one of the greatest things we have come across is pediatric dentistry.  We live in a fairly rural town, and within the past few months there have been a few offices that have opened that specialize in pediatric […]