Dentistry and oral surgery are complex procedures involving true teamwork.
Our work colleagues bring to this dental clinic and oral surgery a full range of dental provision with appropriate training and practise
at their disposal.
Our dentists, oral surgeons and our consultants working within these fields
can provide full provision of appropriate expert care.
Nowadays, dentistry is no longer a uniform specialty, because many still
newer and different kinds of treatment methods require that we each
undergo individual training.
A stress-free environment
Our colleagues care about the fact that our working environment should be
one free of fear, whether or not this means adult patient or children or
meaning those requiring oral surgery, or desiring implant work.
Fear-free dental care is in the interests of both the patient and the
dentist treating him or her, as a high standard of patient care can only
be carried out with a relaxed patient.
High-tech equipment
Our KaVo dental treatment units,
Owandy have digital diagnostic x-ray system, cutting-edge equipment,
tools and materials at their disposal.
The dental and oral surgery materials made
use of here
have been specially picked out from vanguard-development factories.
Regular check-ups
We recommend regular check-ups for all our patients.
Regular dental
check-ups ensure that dental care can continually be maintained.
It is not enough to just occasionally get our teeth looked at, but rather
to undergo constant care and repair in order to keep our teeth in good
condition. Professional mouth hygiene treatment alongside care of the teeth at home is very important.
Guarantees for treatment carried out.
All treatment undertaken at our Clinic is guaranteed.
The condition of the guarantee is that after completion of any treatment,
minimally some mouth hygiene care is taken advantage of here every year and in addition to this, keeps
appointments for prescribed dental check-ups, and follows the dental
hygiene programmes recommended by the dentist treating them.
Appropriate home dental care is of not insignificant importance.
Our colleagues take part in regular refresher training courses.
In the course of university training, updating of acquired knowledge is
required through continual refresher training courses. Information about
newer and newer procedures, materials used and techniques are desired, so
that our colleagues are constantly updating and deepening their
professional knowledge. In these interests, every single piece of
knowledge within this field is shared between us, so that in each given
area, we might acquire skills to an even higher standard.
Dentistry and oral surgery are complex procedures involving true teamwork.
Our work colleagues bring to this dental clinic and oral surgery a full range of dental provision with appropriate training and practise
at their disposal.
Our dentists, oral surgeons and our consultants working within these fields
can provide full provision of appropriate expert care.
Nowadays, dentistry is no longer a uniform specialty, because many still
newer and different kinds of treatment methods require that we each
undergo individual training.
Deciduous teeth (milk teeth)
Mixed and permanent dentition
Decay of milk teeth
How do I care for my infant's teeth?
What is baby bottle decay and how can I prevent it?
What is fluoride and how do I know if my baby is getting the right amount?
Deciduous teeth (milk teeth)
Deciduous teeth, otherwise known as milk teeth, baby teeth, temporary teeth, are the first set of teeth in the growth development of humans and many other mammals.
They develop during the embryonic stage of development and erupt - that is, they become visible in the mouth - during infancy.
They are usually lost and replaced by permanent teeth, but in the absence of permanent replacements, they can remain functional for many years.
| Deciduous teeth start to form during the embryo phase of pregnancy. The development of deciduous teeth starts at the sixth week of development as the dental lamina. This process starts at the midline and then spreads back into the posterior region. By the time the embryo is eight weeks old, there are ten areas on the upper and lower arches that will eventually become the deciduous dentition. These teeth will continue to form until they erupt in the mouth. In the deciduous dentition there are a total of twenty teeth: five per quadrant and ten per arch. The eruption of these teeth begins at the age of six months and continues until twenty-five to thirty-three months of age. The first teeth seen in the mouth are the mandibular centrals and the last are the maxillary second molars.The deciduous dentition is made up of central incisors, lateral incisors, canines, first molars, and secondary molars; there is one in each quadrant, making a total of four of each tooth. |
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All of these are replaced with a permanent counterpart except for the first and second molars; they are replaced by premolars. The deciduous teeth will remain until the age of six. At that time, the permanent teeth start to appear in the mouth resulting in mixed dentition. The erupting permanent teeth causes root resorption, where the permanent teeth push down on the roots of the deciduous teeth causing the roots to be dissolved and become absorbed by the forming permanent teeth. The process of shedding deciduous teeth and the replacement by permanent teeth is called exfoliation. This may last from age six to age twelve. By age twelve there usually are only permanent teeth remaining.
Teething age of deciduous teeth (American Dental Assotiation):
Central incisors : 6-12 months
Lateral incisors : 9-16 months
Canine teeth : 16-23 months
First molars : 13-19 months
Second molars : 22-33 months
Mixed and permanent dentition
Mixed dentition starts when the first permanent molar appears in the mouth, usually at six years, and lasts until the last primary tooth is lost, usually at eleven or twelve years. Permanent teeth in the maxilla erupt in a different order from permanent teeth on the mandible.
Maxillary teeth erupt in the following order: (1) first molar (2) central incisor, (3) lateral incisor, (4) first premolar, (5) second premolar, (6) canine, (7) second molar, and (8) third molar. Mandibular teeth erupt in the following order: (1) first molar (2) central incisor, (3) lateral incisor, (4) canine, (5) first premolar, (6) second premolar, (7) second molar, and (8) third molar.
Since there are no premolars in the primary dentition, the primary molars are replaced by permanent premolars.[29] If any primary teeth are lost before permanent teeth are ready to replace them, some posterior teeth may drift forward and cause space to be lost in the mouth.[30]
The permanent dentition begins when the last primary tooth is lost, usually at 11 to 12 years, and lasts for the rest of a person's life or until all of the teeth are lost.
Teething age of permanent dentition (American Dental Assotiation):
central incisor |
lateral incisor |
canine |
first premolar |
second premolar |
first molar |
second
molar |
third
molar |
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| Maxillary teeth (yr) | 7-8 |
8-9 |
11-12 |
10-11 |
10-12 |
6-7 |
12-13 |
17-21 |
| Mandibular teeth (yr) | 6-7 |
7-8 |
9-10 |
10-12 |
11-12 |
6-7 |
11-13 |
17-21 |
Decay of milk teeth
| Our teeth are the home of millions of bacteria that live in the sticky film that forms across our teeth called plaque. Whenever we have food or drink containing sugar, these bacteria break it down into acid, which can lead to decay. So as soon as your child's teeth start to come through, it's time to start protecting them. For children under 3 years, the best way to do this is by brushing their teeth twice a day with a smear of fluoride toothpaste. |
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The brushing will remove plaque from the teeth surfaces, and the fluoride will help strengthen the tooth enamel.
Another step is to restrict sugar to mealtimes. This will keep the time your children's teeth are under attack from plaque acid to a minimum.
How do I care for my infant's teeth?
Good oral care starts from the beginning of your child's life. Even before his or her first teeth emerge, certain factors can affect their future appearance and health. For instance, tetracycline, a common antibiotic, can cause tooth discoloration. For this reason, they should not be used by nursing mothers or by expectant mothers in the last half of pregnancy. Since baby teeth usually emerge around six months of age, standard oral health procedures like brushing and flossing aren't required for infants. However, infants have special oral health needs that every new parent should know about. These include guarding against baby bottle decay and making sure your child is receiving enough fluoride. |
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What is baby bottle decay and how can I prevent it?
Baby bottle decay is caused by frequent exposure, over time, to liquids containing sugars. These include milk, formula, and fruit juices. The sugary liquids pool around the teeth for long periods of time as your baby sleeps, leading to cavities that first develop in the upper and lower front teeth. For this reason, you shouldn't let your baby fall asleep with a bottle of juice or milk in his mouth. Instead, at naptime, give your child a bottle filled with water or a pacifier recommended by your dentist. If you breast-feed, avoid letting the baby nurse continuously. And after each feeding, wipe your baby's teeth and gums with a clean, damp washcloth or a gauze pad.
What is fluoride and how do I know if my baby is getting the right amount?
Fluoride is beneficial even before your child's teeth begin to erupt. It strengthens the tooth enamel as the teeth are forming. In many municipal water supplies, the right amount of fluoride is added for proper tooth development. To find out whether your water contains fluoride, and how much, call your local water district. If your water supply does not contain any (or enough) fluoride, talk to your pediatrician or dentist about fluoride drops that can be given to your baby daily. If you use bottled water for drinking and cooking, be sure to tell your doctor or dentist. They may prescribe fluoride supplements for the baby.
