The twelve incisors, commonly known as front teeth, are called "anterior teeth" and are positioned in the front of the mouth. In addition to the lateral incisors, these teeth also consist of the cuspid, mandibular, and maxillary incisors. The anterior teeth are primarily responsible for chopping and tearing food into digestible pieces. What is
Dentists use the universal numbering system to identify individual teeth and correlate the information with those teeth as dental notation. It is a method for visually capturing the existence of teeth as well as their placement within a dentition and linking the information with the teeth themselves. How Many Dental Notations Are There? There
Average Age for Primary Tooth to Fall Out The "normal" age at which children begin to lose their teeth varies greatly. Around the age of six, a child's primary teeth (baby teeth) begin to weaken and fall out to make room for permanent teeth. However, every kid is different, and some children may lose their
It’s normal to get anxious at the thought of acquiring braces. However, if you have an idea of what to expect, then you wouldn’t feel that scared. Here are some of the things that you can expect when getting clear braces: Expect slight pain a few hours after installation. After the clear braces are placed
Invisalign is a great way of straightening the teeth of the patient invisibly and subtly. This is the primary reason why it is chosen above the other orthodontic treatments. However, the invisible nature of Invisalign is not only the factor that makes it most popular among the other treatments. When patients who have undergone this
Temporary anchorage devices, or TADS, are put in place by your orthodontist to anchor mini implants and other appliances. TAD orthodontics are used in certain cases to move teeth into a straighter position when braces alone are not enough to do the job, leading to a much more efficient orthodontic treatment. The titanium, screw-like device
When it comes to straightening teeth, there are far more options than there used to be. One method you may have heard of is Invisalign. How exactly does this work, and what can it do for you? Here's what you need to know. Interested in getting started with Invisalign from our Fort Collins office today?
Summer is here, and with it comes the freedom to complete tasks you’ve been putting off. Is scheduling an appointment for your children's orthodontic treatment one of those tasks? Summer is the time when children are out of school, and your days may be a little more flexible. It is also a good time to
Advances in dental technology through the years have made many dental procedures faster, less invasive, and more comfortable for the dental patient. One such advance in the world of dental appliances allows patients the opportunity to wear braces that are, for all intents and purposes, virtually invisible. Traditional braces are applied using standard brackets and
When people think about the age limit for braces and when they should start investing in their child's first set, they often picture a young teen. However, once a child's permanent teeth start coming in, around age 7 or 8, an appointment with an orthodontist is an excellent idea. While that may seem young, early
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