When a cavity or damaged tooth develops a deep dental infection, your dentist will likely recommend a root canal and follow-up care. Here at Arkansas Family Dental, we teach our patients that preventative dental care is the most effective method for preventing dental infections, disease, and other … [Read more...] about FAQ: The Ins and Outs of Root Canals
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The Evolution of Teeth, Part 4: Tooth Development in Seniors
As adults age, maintaining oral health shifts to concerns of restorative care and disease diagnosis. In contrast to the dental concerns of children and young adults, senior dental care for senior adults becomes more focused on restoration over prevention. Although teeth stop developing after a … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Teeth, Part 4: Tooth Development in Seniors
The Evolution of Teeth, Part 3: Tooth Development in Adults
Permanent adult teeth need regular dental care to sustain a healthy smile and cosmetic procedures can provide long-term solutions to a variety of dental issues. Healthy dental habits learned throughout childhood can be sustained into adulthood with a comprehensive oral hygiene routine. Permanent … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Teeth, Part 3: Tooth Development in Adults
The Evolution of Teeth, Part 2: Teen Tooth Development
Once teenagers develop their full set of permanent teeth, preventative dental care and orthodontics are likely to take precedence in their dental care. As your teenage child becomes more independent and more responsible for their own oral hygiene routine, it's important to instill in them the … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Teeth, Part 2: Teen Tooth Development
The Evolution of Teeth, Part 1: Childhood Tooth Development
From teething to permanent molars, your child’s developing teeth need to be taken care of with a thorough oral hygiene routine. Baby teeth lay the foundation for your child's permanent teeth. They cannot be ignored without bringing on a lifetime of dental issues. To avoid dental problems during your … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Teeth, Part 1: Childhood Tooth Development
