The ages of 6 and 7 are a large transition period for children when concerning oral health. Between the ages of 6 and 7 is when children lose their primary teeth, “baby teeth” and their permanent, “adult” teeth grow in. The first sets of permanent teeth that grow in and erupt through the gums are known as the “six-year molars.”... read more »
When your child turns about 6 years old, their 6 year old molars will erupt. When this happens, they may experience several uncomfortable symptoms including headaches, cheek biting, jaw pain, and ear pain. These 6 year old molars are your child’s “first molars” and will help all of their adult teeth align in their mouth. Ear pain is one of... read more »
Cutting teeth can be an obstacle for parents of children. It is a time during when children may experience pain and discomfort while teething takes place. Typically, the front teeth are often the most sensitive when cutting the gums but molars are likely to cause pain as well. The level of pain a child may experience is dependent on their... read more »
Six year molars are the first molars that appear in a child’s mouth. They are sometimes known as “extra” teeth because they do not replace a primary tooth. When a child turns 12, their 12 year molars should come in. These 12 year molars erupt on the top and bottom rows on both sides in the back of the mouth.... read more »
The initial permanent teeth to erupt in a child’s mouth are their first molars, which do not replace any baby teeth. Teeth replacement begins when a child turns 6 and occurs gradually. When a child turns 12, their primary teeth should have been replaced by adult teeth. These are called 12 year molars. If your child’s 12 year molars are... read more »
It’s important to recognize the common symptoms of TMJ disorder, which include pain around the ears, frequent jaw pain and tenderness, a jaw that locks open or closed and difficulty chewing as a result. TMJ disorder, also called TMD, has been linked to other health conditions, such as bruxism and chronic stress. A development of TMD can have many causes,... read more »
If you have issues with your oral health care and you're looking to restore your smile, speak with our dentist about your various treatment options. Through the use of a highly reliable tooth restoration treatment, you can dramatically improve the look of your smile and its overall health. In situations where previous dental damage has already occurred, you may want... read more »
You may faithfully brush your teeth every day, twice a day for two minutes at a time, which is great! But if you forget to floss, you are leaving about 35 percent of the surfaces if your teeth uncleaned. Plaque and cavities can develop between your teeth just as they do on the fronts and the backs. But that leaves... read more »
Are you making sure you take care of your smile every day, including not only cleaning your teeth and gums but also making sure that you lower your risk of dental damage? Dental damage in the form of physical trauma is often caused due to oral accidents and injuries. Although accidents are just that, accidents, there may be ways to... read more »
Tooth decay problems are often associated with poor oral hygiene practices. Without a consistent effort to brush your teeth every morning and evening with a fluoride toothpaste bacterial matter can linger on your teeth. At the same time if you forget to floss at least once per day, plaque acids and bacterial deposits can also increase your chances of suffering... read more »