primary teeth - Royse City Dental Care https://www.roysecitydentalcare.com Tue, 16 Feb 2016 23:16:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 The Types and Functions of Teeth https://www.roysecitydentalcare.com/the-types-and-functions-of-teeth/ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 23:16:35 +0000 https://www.roysecitydentalcare.com/?p=267 You’ve cared for your teeth for years, but how much do you know about them? For example, are you able to name the four different types of teeth? Similarly, do you know what function each of the different teeth serve? Finally, do you know exactly what the structure of the tooth itself is? Generally, every [...]

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]]> You’ve cared for your teeth for years, but how much do you know about them? For example, are you able to name the four different types of teeth? Similarly, do you know what function each of the different teeth serve? Finally, do you know exactly what the structure of the tooth itself is?

Generally, every mouth has four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Children typically have twenty primary teeth while adults usually have thirty-two. As you probably know, each type of tooth serves different functions. For instance, incisors are used for cutting food. Cuspids, which are also known as canines, are used for tearing and grasping. Premolars are used for crushing and tearing food, while molars are used for grinding and chewing.

While this information could be useful, it’s important to know that if you don’t care for your smile well, you could damage your teeth. If you wear your teeth down or crack your smile, your teeth won’t function as well as they could, you could experience pain in your jaw, or be more prone to tooth decay.

Similarly, it can be important to understand a tooth’s structure. Consisting of three portions, the crown is the visible part of the tooth and the root is the portion that moves through your gums and into the bone. Between the two is a tooth’s neck. If the center of your crown is injured, you could have to deal with tooth discoloration or need root canal therapy.

If you would like to learn more about how you can care for your pearly white, please don’t hesitate to contact Royse City Dental Care at 972-636-2417. Dr. Edmon R. Hutchison , Dr. Eric J. Gabrielsonand, and our team are excited to hear from you.

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]]> Primary Teeth 101 https://www.roysecitydentalcare.com/primary-teeth-101/ Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:55:20 +0000 https://www.roysecitydentalcare.com/?p=248 Many people do not realize that in addition to helping children eat and speak properly, primary teeth guide the permanent teeth into their correct positions. This occurs because the permanent teeth develop under the primary teeth. Your child’s first baby tooth will grow in between six and twelve months of age. By the time he [...]

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]]> Many people do not realize that in addition to helping children eat and speak properly, primary teeth guide the permanent teeth into their correct positions. This occurs because the permanent teeth develop under the primary teeth. Your child’s first baby tooth will grow in between six and twelve months of age. By the time he or she is three years old, all 20 baby teeth will have grown in.

The baby teeth usually stay in place until they are pushed out by permanent teeth. Your child’s baby teeth may begin to loosen and fall out by about age six. A baby tooth can be lost early because of tooth decay or a dental injury. If this occurs, the surrounding teeth may drift into the empty space. The teeth in the opposite jaw may also move up or down to fill in the gap. This can cause the permanent teeth to come in crooked.

Once your child has a loose tooth, they may enjoy wiggling it. This is fine and perfectly encouraged. However, if a tooth is not ready to come out, do not force it. This can damage the tooth root and may cause infection. Most children are excited about losing teeth so that they can meet the tooth fairy. If you are lucky, your child may go to bed early for his or her first interaction with the tooth fairy.

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