what is higher speciality than dds in the dental field?

Question

Is there a less expensive solution to my dental problem than seeing dds then oral surgeon?

Answer 1

Tough to answer: Any dental specialist is a higher specialty than a general dentist, but we really don't like to think of it in that way. A general dentist can go into practice right after dental school. A specialist chooses to advance their education in a particular field of dentistry and that education may take 2-7 years.

Answer 2

Length of Education: A dentist can advance his specific training into specific fields such as endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics and pedodontics. An ms is generally added after the dds. The ms means that the doctor has specialized in this area of dentistry. A general dentist can also advance his training without getting an ms degree. You might see fagd or another added ending after the dds.

Answer 3

Yes: The bottom middle incisors are almost always the first teeth and usually come in around 7 months old. However it is not a concern if the top teeth come in first. If your child has no teeth at 15 months old, your pediatrician will likely recommend a dental visit.

Answer 4

Yes: The first teeth to appear are usually the lower central incisors (middle front teeth).

Answer 5

Yes: There is no correct order for teeth to come in.

Answer 6

Yes: For most babies, the bottom ones are the first to erupt, followed by the upper central incisors or the canines.

Answer 7

Yes: The first teeth are generally one of the four incisors, either upper or lower.

Answer 8

Yes: Yes, most of the time, one of the two bottom central incisors come in first. This is not a rule, however, and teeth sometimes have a mind of their own, and I have seen the top incisors or a lateral incisor come in first.

Answer 9

Yes: This is completely normal. Usually, the bottom 2 middle teeth come in followed by the top 2 middle ones. The side and back teeth then erupt.

Answer 10

Yes: Most babies start with the bottom teeth, although an occasional baby doesn't read the textbook and starts with the top. You may see drooling or slight fussiness, but as a physiologic process, most babies tolerate it well. Avoid teething gels, which can cause methemoglobinemia. Teething does not cause diarrhea or fever (>101), so if you see these, your child should seek medical evaluation.

Answer 11

Yes: There is no set pattern for infant teeth eruption and no set time frame. Most infants start to have their first tooth erupt between 6-9 months, though some infants do not have a first tooth until 15 months. The first teeth to erupt are usually the lower central incisors, followed by the upper ones, though, not all infants have to follow that pattern. Enjoy this age and take a lot of pictures!

Answer 12

Yes: I have, in my career, seen almost every pattern imaginable, so yes it is normal for some bottom teeth to come in before the top. It is also normal for some top teeth to come in before the bottom.

Answer 13

Normally bottom firs: Lower incisors normal first

Answer 14

6 years: Children lose their first baby teeth around age 6 years when the permanent teeth start coming in. They will get a total of 28 teeth (not counting any wisdom teeth). In the teen years, some kids have 2-4 teeth pulled before getting orthodontic braces. Years later, adults lose teeth through accidents, tooth decay, etc. . . The average number of remaining teeth at age 50-64 is 22-23 teeth.

Answer 15

5 years: Usually the first teeth are lost between five and six years of age. There is a lot of variability.

Answer 16

6 years: The front middle teeth (incisors) are the first ones to go. Most kids loose their back teeth (molars) between 10-12 years of age.

Answer 17

Decalcifications: Acid reflux could cause the white spots while many foods and or medications can stain the enamel

Answer 18

Look to your habits: Spots or stains on adult teeth that weren't there before are usually a result of what you eat or drink. White spots means the enamel is being attacked. Do you drink lots of soda or acidic drinks or suck on lemons. That'll do it. As for stains...Drinking dark sodas, coffee, tea or wine are the most common sources of stains.. Also...How is your oral hygiene? You need to help the situation.

Answer 19

Anything: I personally have 2, they look like regular molars. Some are weird shaped, some are tiny teeth.

Answer 20

Varies: A supernumerary tooth might look exactly like a normal tooth and it might also look like a misshapen glob of enamel and everything and anything in between.

Answer 21

ADA.org: The ada is the american dental association and should have a lot of resources for you. You could ask your locat dentist as well.

Answer 22

A lot of places: A good place to look for dental health information is going to be american dental association's website. (www.ada.org). www.mouthhealthy.org is another good place to look and is a bit more user friendly.

Answer 23

Multiple sites: In addition to those listed, the ada has recently launched http://www.Mouthhealthy.Org which is intended to be for the general public. For evidenced based scientific literature, see http://ebd.Ada.Org.

Answer 24

ADA: Go to the American Dental Association web site. Good luck with your quest for better dental health. Also, go to your local dental society's website or call them. Many presentations on this .

Answer 25

Dental Association: State and Local Dental Societies are the leading source of oral health related information. Take care.

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