Primary or baby teeth begin to emerge at around 8 months old and begin to fall out around age 6. The development schedule of baby teeth has some flexibility, but it's important that the teeth stick close to the time frame so that permanent teeth can grow in correctly. Losing baby teeth early can create serious development issues with permanent teeth. Baby teeth essentially serve as placeholders for permanent teeth. If a baby tooth falls out ahead of schedule, the emerging permanent tooth can grow in misaligned.

As a braces wearer, you probably cannot wait until your orthodontist removes them. The first few weeks after the braces are removed is very important because there will be a lot of changes to your teeth and you need to get used to them. Before your braces are removed, it is important that you understand the changes you will see and what you need to do.  What Happens with Your Teeth?

If you've been through a car accident and are experiencing tooth or jaw discomfort but none of your teeth are chipped or missing, you may feel like there's nothing to worry about. After all, general soreness and discomfort is a common symptom after a car accident. However, your teeth may have been damaged in a way that could cause long-term problems, and you should see a dentist right away. This guide will explain how your teeth may have been damaged in the accident, what symptoms you should look for, and what you can do about it.

It is no secret that getting your wisdom teeth out can leave you in quite a bit of pain, so it is important to do everything and anything that you can do to reduce the pain and make yourself feel more comfortable. This will help you rest and heal, so that you can make a quick recovery. This article will describe 3 tips for feeling as comfortable as possible after getting your wisdom teeth removal surgery.

When you are involved in contact sports, you put your teeth at a greater risk than most other people. The sport you are involved in increases your chances of chipping your teeth and possibly having one or more of them completely knocked out. If you happen to have your tooth knocked out, you want to follow the proper procedure so you can increase the likeliness of being able to save the tooth.

If there's one thing that everyone hears since they're a little child, it's "brush your teeth every day." People know the importance of oral health, but there's actually sill a lot of misinformation out there. It's easy to make a mistake when taking care of your teeth, and here's a look at some of the most common ones. Since mistakes like "not brushing and flossing" and "eating lots of sugary foods"

When you are dealing with an implant that failed, you need to know how to handle the situation. It is best to take some time and look into the different causes and solutions, so you can choose the best method for handling your dental implant problem. Determine the Cause Finding the cause of your issue is the first step in repairing the problem you have with your implant. Unfortunately, an implant can fail at any time for a number of different reasons.