Most people believe that teeth are made up of the same materials in that of bones, but your teeth are actually much stronger than your bones. While the development of human teeth begins in the womb, and permanent teeth generally erupt through the gums at the age of...
Whether it’s due to an injury, old age, or merely having large fingers, there are a plethora of reasons as to why one’s limited dexterity may inhibit their flossing effectiveness. Common mobility issues can restrict one’s hands from completely flossing all their...
Gum recession is a widespread dental issue that effects approximately 88% of people over the age of 65. When an individual’s gums begin to recede, their gum tissue pulls back from the tooth surface and exposes the root. Once thought of as an inevitable sign of aging,...
Baby teeth, often referred to as Primary Teeth or Deciduous Teeth, usually begin to show in an infant’s mouth anywhere between 4 and 7 months old. Through this process called Teething, 20 baby teeth erupt through the gumline which can commonly result in uncomfortable...
While children are more likely to get cavities than adults, cavities are still one of the most common chronic diseases in people of any age. In fact, more than 80% of Americans have had at least one cavity by the time they’ve reached their thirties. When seeing the...
As we’ve written in a previous blog, a healthy adult should have a total of 32 teeth, although why does more than half the population need 4 of these teeth extracted? On average, about 65% of the population is born with wisdom teeth that are typically removed between...
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