Dr. Sanford R. BlumSanford R. Blum (STANDARD)
Development of teeth in foals and young horses follows a definite pattern making it relatively easy to determine the age of the foal or horse by the state of his teeth and their growth. Foals begin to acquire teeth during the first week of life. The first to appear are the central inc...
If you havelarge fillingsorroot canal-treatedteeth, speak to your dentist aboutspecific filling materials or crownsthat can protect your teeth from cracking or breaking. 2. Share the load If you are missing molars or premolars, distribute chewing forces evenly to prevent overloading your remaining...
Once a kitten hits 8 weeks or 2 months old, it becomes more challenging to determine their age down to the day or week. However, there are still ways that you or your vet can determine your cat’s age. 1. Cat Teeth One of the best ways to determine your cat’s age is by checkin...
Most sealants are placed on the teeth of children. However, any person who has a tooth that could benefit from this kind of protection, no matter what their age, can and should consider getting one. The bottom line:It’s a tooth’s susceptibility to decay and not the age of the patient...
No, one human year is not seven years to a dog. Calculating a dog’s age in human years is more complicated than that. How can you tell how old a dog is? Figuring out the age of an adult dog is difficult. Puppies are easier because their teeth grow in on a predictable schedule. ...
In the spirit of Christmas past and future, and in light of the age of our likely two major candidates for president in 2024, I thought it a good day to ask: Ho
No one really knew how teeth sensed the cold, though scientists had proposed one main theory. Tiny canals inside the teeth contain fluid that moves when the temperature changes. Somehow, nerves can sense the direction of this movement, which signals whether a tooth is hot or cold, some resear...
water around the house. Take quicker showers. Don’t run the dishwasher unless it’s full. And turn the tap off while you’re doing everyday things, like brushing your teeth or shampooing your hair. It’s another small habit that’s super simple and will add up to some serious savings...
Habit stacking involves pairing a habit you want to form with something you already do on auto-pilot. For instance, you can plan to have a glass of water every day after you brush your teeth in the morning, during a regular morning meeting or during your commute home. In the evening, ...