"Wisdom teeth", a rather curious name for teeth if you think about it, is the folklore name for third molar teeth, which usually make their appearance later in life.
Pulp is found at the center of each tooth, and is comprised of nerves, tissue, and many blood vessels, which work to channel vital nutrients and oxygen.
When a tooth is missing, the other teeth shift to fill the gaps. This can take up space that permanent teeth would normally occupy when they descend.
Fluoride application has become easier and more comfortable with fluoride varnish. It is comparative to a thick liquid that gets painted on your child's teeth.
New patients often ask, "When should my child first visit a dentist?" The short answer is "First visit by first birthday or within 6 months after his or her first tooth comes in.