Kurt Lauer DDS

The first baby teeth are lost between ages 4 and 6, with girls losing teeth quite a bit earlier than boys. Bottom front teeth are lost...

By the time kids reach age 8, their front teeth are usually complete. Between ages 8 and 12, the baby teeth in the back are lost and are...

Wisdom teeth or third molars are the teeth at the very back of the mouth. They most often grow in at age 17-25. It’s good to have as...

Fillings may be needed if teeth are damaged by tooth decay (cavities). A filling can be silver amalgam or it can be tooth-colored...

Root canal therapy may be needed if a tooth’s nerve is damaged or infected. Common causes are cracks, breakage or cavities. With the...

Gums are part of the “attachment” that anchors your teeth. Gums and bone make up the tissue “attachment” that holds your teeth in place....