The average adult will have 32 teeth. Between six and ten months of age, most infants begin to get their "baby" teeth. "Baby" teeth are important because they hold the place for permanent teeth and help guide them into the correct position. They also play an important role in the development of speech and chewing. Most "baby" teeth are in by the age of three, but at about the age of seven the permanent teeth begin to develop. These teeth are meant to last the rest of your life, so it is very important to take good care of them!

A tooth is made up of two parts: The crown, which sits above the gum line and makes up your smile, and the root, which makes up about 2/3rds of the tooth's total length. Four different tissues make up each tooth. The enamel is the durable, white covering and protects the tooth from the wear and tear of chewing.

--Debi Gorrell, Front Desk Receptionist