Teeth development Teeth in Infancy Teeth start to form at the beginning of the foetal stage. This applies to both baby teeth and permanent teeth. The teeth are fixed in the jaw at birth and at six to eight months of age the teeth start to grow in. Some...
Several research findings indicate that there is a link between poor oral/dental health and serious illness. After all, the mouth is the front part of the lungs, the nasal cavity, the stomach and even the ears. Saliva easily enters people’s lungs, and especially the elderly who sit or lie...
Loose teeth Your teeth always have some movement. Properly loose teeth can be caused by tooth loss or an accident, for example. Read below about other possible reasons why your teeth may become loose. If you feel that a tooth is loose, it does not necessarily mean that it...
Wisdom Teeth Problems are common, especially among teenagers. Learn what causes them and how they can be treated safely and effectively. Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to erupt in the mouth during adolescence. They usually arrive around the age of 16, although sometimes they arrive earlier or...