Facts About The Teeth [Infographic]
Timothy M.
Facts About The Teeth [Summary]
Tooth decay is the number one chronic disease of childhood; more common than asthma, diabetes, and obesity.
Quick Facts
For most kids the Tooth Fairy will come 20 times
Humans typically have twenty baby teeth and thirty two adult teeth.
Dentists recommend an orthodontic evaluation at age seven
Early orthodontic evaluation can help detect children who benefit from early treatment to help prevent costly procedures.
Children require assistance when brushing
Kids typically don’t have the hand skills to adequately brush their teeth until they can tie their own shoes, usually around age seven or eight.
One in five kids from age five to eleven have an untreated cavity
Cavities if left untreated can cause pain, swelling, infection, and in rare cases more serious problems/
Take your child to the dentist early.
Swollen gums can be mild or serious. Learn the emergency signs, common causes, home remedies, and when to see a dentist.
Some swelling after a tooth extraction is completely normal. Learn what to expect day by day, which warning signs mean trouble and exactly when to call your dentist or head to the emergency room.
Worried about dental treatment during pregnancy? Find out what is actually safe, when to get treated, which medications are okay and when a dental emergency cannot wait until after delivery.
Broke a wire or bracket on your braces? Find out what counts as a real emergency, what can wait until morning, and exactly what to do right now to manage the pain and protect your mouth.
A child's dental emergency can be scary. Learn what to do in the first few minutes for a knocked-out tooth, chipped tooth, or toothache, and when it's urgent.
In dental pain and need to be seen today? Learn what determines same-day availability and how to get an emergency dental appointment fast.
Occasional bleeding after brushing is common, but gums that won't stop could signal something more. Learn the causes and when to see a dentist.
Pain getting worse a few days after a tooth extraction? Learn the signs of dry socket, why it happens, and how to get fast relief.
Is your wisdom tooth pain normal eruption soreness or a sign of infection? Learn the warning signs that mean it's time to call an emergency dentist.
Sharp pain when you bite down that comes and goes? It could be cracked tooth syndrome. Learn the symptoms, causes, and when to see an emergency dentist.
