Why Do Some Wisdom Teeth Need to be Taken Out?
Wisdom teeth can be tricky to keep clean for some, some don’t even get them in and others are able to keep them all their lives. But a lot of times they need to be removed for various reasons (see…
Category: Family Dentistry
Wisdom Teeth 101
There is a lot of misinformation about wisdom teeth and what you should do about them. Do you really need them? What happens if they never come in? Are there risks/benefits for keeping them versus removing them? And do they…
How Long Does It Take for Permanent Teeth to Grow?
While there are only 20 primary teeth, most people have 32 permanent teeth in their mouth by the time they reach adulthood. While these teeth are referred to as permanent, they must be taken care of properly if they are…
Children’s Dental Cleaning Products 101
A few weeks ago we covered the best ways to care for your children’s teeth and provided some tips along the way to help make it easier. Next comes – which products are appropriate for my children? Should I be…
Caring for Your Children’s Teeth
There are so many questions about the best way to care for your children’s teeth, how long should you take care of them, what happens when wisdom teeth come in, use fluoride or don’t use fluoride? And if you are…
