Baby teeth don't stick around for very long. Between the ages of six and twelve, baby teeth fall out and are soon replaced by their permanent successors. Baby central incisors last a mere six to seven years, and molars and canines last an average of ten years. What's more, those twenty dainty baby teeth are replaced by twenty-eight larger teeth.
A Confusing Process
As a parent witnessing this change occur in your own child, you might be wondering what the point of baby teeth is.
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Christmas is a time when you can kick back, spend time with your family and enjoy a special treat or two. It is also a time when you may want to give your kids something nice such as chocolate or sweets. However, while this is a nice idea, these surgery treats could lead to the development of cavities and other dental problems. Below is a guide to the steps you can take to reduce the chance that your children will develop cavities as a result of their Christmas celebrations.
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Dental bridges are a good choice for anyone who has lost a tooth or teeth, but who doesn't need actual dentures. A bridge is a permanent implant or appliance of one or more teeth, which is cemented into the mouth and not meant to be removed. While a bridge may replace teeth you've lost, it may also be recommended that you have rotted or damaged teeth removed in order to have a bridge replace them.
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The end result is fantastic — but sometimes, for a self-conscious teenager, wearing braces can feel like a lose-lose situation. Either they don't get braces at all and keep their crooked teeth, or they do get them and have to live with the metal brackets on their teeth for as long as two years. That's a long commitment for anybody, especially a teenager. However, it doesn't have to be as bad as all that.
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Porcelain dental crowns can transform an otherwise unspectacular smile into one that captures the attention of anyone in the vicinity. The lifespan of damaged or worn teeth can be extended by capping them with porcelain crowns. However, some patients are not always completely comfortable with how their dental crowns look--at least at first.
They may appear too long or bulky when compared to the other natural teeth. In some cases, they may also differ in shape from the other teeth.
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