There are several reasons that make the dentist to extract a tooth, such as advanced gum disease (the bone that held the tooth is lost); advanced decay that could make impossible the tooth to be reconstructed; or root fracture, normally after an accident. See similar questions...

Children will begin losing their teeth at approximately age 4. They will usually lose their front teeth first. Children will continue to lose baby teeth until the age of 12 or 13 when all of the permanent teeth finally erupt. See similar questions...

A baby tooth usually stays in until a permanent tooth underneath pushes it out and takes its place. Unfortunately, some children lose a baby tooth too soon. A tooth might be knocked out accidentally or removed because of dental disease. When a tooth is lost too early, your pediatric dentist may recommend a space maintainer to prevent future space loss and dental problems. Baby teeth are important to your child's present and future dental health. See similar questions...

Some of the consequences of the tooth loss are: esthetic compromise; decrease of masticatory efficiency (it is harder to chew); overload of the remaining teeth that will have to make the function of the lost teeth (therefore the remaining teeth could be injured or lost too); difficulty to talk or to say certain words; loose of lips support (wrinkles); inclination of the neighbor teeth; unstable bite; head and face muscles and articulation problems; decrease of the size of the bone that held the . See similar questions...

You will never be without teeth. Your doctor will make sure that in the interim period, you look and feel very natural. Implant patients can be in their early teens or be mature adults in their seventies and eighties. Good health and adequate bone are the most critical factors in evaluating implant candidates. See similar questions...

Children often start losing their front teeth around the age of 6 or 7 though some children may be slightly younger or older when this happens. The back 'baby' teeth usually are not replaced with adult teeth until the ages of 10-13. See similar questions...

With planning, dentures can be fitted the same day. These dentures will need to be seen and adjusted by the dentist within 6 to 12 months because the gums will alter in shape after your teeth are removed. If you have partial dentures, it is also important to remember to clean your natural teeth as well as your dentures. See similar questions...

No. Although implants simulate the roots of teeth, biomechanically one implant can be used to replace one or more teeth. This will depend upon the mechanical requirements of your chosen prosthesis. At your consultation your dentist will discuss the various treatment alternatives and the type and number of implants that are needed in order to fulfill your treatment objectives. See similar questions...

We are comb connoisseurs and extremely proud of the lightweight yet uber strong design. Most women report they cannot feel the combs at all, just the snug, comfortable hold of the bands stretching between the combs. Francesca specifically chose a strong, flexible metal wire as the result of years of experience working with (and wearing) plastic combs. Plastic breaks and shatters, no matter how strong it is. She wanted something superior, to withstand the rigors of a real woman's life. See similar questions...

Goats will start losing their milk teeth at approximately one year of age. Their milk teeth will become loose and begin to fall out being replaced by permanent teeth at this time. See similar questions...

Absolutely not. We realize that we are all "weekend warriors" and that allowing full body contact to take place would endanger our physical health and scare away new players. No violence of any kind, such as fighting or bullying, will be tolerated on or off the ice. Furthermore, Tuck Tripods are required to wear full face protection, including cages or shields. Eye protection is required at the B Team level, and it is optional at the A Team level. See similar questions...

A - It is very important to retain baby teeth until they are ready to come out. Your child will be loosing his/her first tooth around age 5 and will loose the last one around age 12 to 13. Decayed baby teeth left untreated can cause your child great pain and can lead to a life threatening systemic infection. Baby teeth are important in your child's ability to eat comfortably and to chew food into easy to digest pieces. Teeth are also important in learning to speak properly and to be understood. See similar questions...

Each tooth can respond differently for bleaching. It can be differences of white tons on your toot depending on structure. In other words it can not be the some transparency and brightness. However our purpose is to be able to bring teeth in whiter shades then their previous yellow shades. See similar questions...

Tooth sensitivity can be reduced by using a desensitizing toothpaste, applying sealants and other desensitizing ionization and filling materials including fluoride by your dentist, and decreasing the intake of acid-containing foods. Tartar control toothpastes will sometimes cause teeth to be sensitive as well as drinking diet soft drinks throughout the day. See similar questions...

Of course, the best way to keep teeth healthy is regular and proper brushing and flossing. This, combined with regular dental visits, can help sustain your dental health long into your later life. See similar questions...

There are two main methods of whitening teeth; at-home bleaching or in-office bleaching. In-office bleaching uses gels very similar to the at home bleaching techniques, but is faster because intense light from an argon laser is used. The at-home bleaching technique uses a custom made tray that fits exactly to your teeth and holds a very viscous gel which whitens the teeth. See similar questions...

Teething, the process of baby (primary) teeth coming through the gums into the mouth, is variable among individual babies. Some babies get their teeth early and some get them late. In general the first baby teeth are usually the lower front (anterior) teeth and usually begin erupting between the age of 6-8 months. Children's teeth begin forming before birth. See similar questions...

Occasionally the permanent tooth begins to erupt before the baby tooth falls out. Encourage your child to wiggle out the baby tooth. If the permanent tooth is more than half way in, the child may need help in getting the tooth out. Please call our office for an appointment. See similar questions...