Humans… …have two sets of teeth in a lifetime Humans are born without teeth. The first set of teeth, known as primary or baby teeth begin to push through the gums at about 6 months of age. Humans have 20 baby teeth. These are replaced by permanent or adult teeth starting at approximately 6 years […]
October 7th, 2021
The appearance of dental tools can be somewhat frightening as can the sounds emitted by some dental tools. And, they can be especially frightening for young children or those who experience anxiety about dental visits. Knowing a little bit about the tools a dentist or dental hygienist will use and, understanding their purpose in caring […]
October 7th, 2021
What is a Dental Hygienist? A dental hygienist is an oral health care professional who focuses on oral disease prevention. They provide clinical assessments and therapy, oral health education, and offer health promotion strategies to people of all ages. When a patient sees a dental hygienist they can usually expect a dental cleaning. They can […]
May 14th, 2021
Most people are aware that overindulging in sugar can lead to poor health conditions such as, decaying teeth, gum issues and an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. But, not all sugar is your enemy. To put it simply, there are two kinds of sugar in our diet. Sugar that is found […]
January 28th, 2021