C Reactive Protein

Anytime there is an inflamatory disease, the human body produces C Reactive Protein, CRP, in the liver. High CRP levels are a better indicator of heart disease then high LDL Cholesterol levels.
Periodontal Disease is an infammatory disease that causes increased CRP levels in the bloodstream.
Undiagnosed Diabetes can also increase CRP levels.
We at Suwanee Dental Care are concerned with your entire health, both medical and dental. Our intial, Comprehensive Dental Exam, will check for Periodontal Disease, CRP and HbA1C(blood sugar) levels.
Please call to schedule a Comprehensive Dental Exam with one of our caring doctors if you are interested in total body health.

Baby Teeth vs. Permanent Teeth

Many times we are asked how you tell the diference between a baby tooth and an adult tooth. We get many phone calls from parents wondering if their child's tooth is supposed to be loose.
Primary teeth(baby teeth) start to exfoliate between the ages of 4-6 years. Primary teeth tend to be whiter and smaller then the permanent teeth. The permanent teeth are 1.5 times the size of the baby teeth.
The lower, two front teeth are the first teeth to go, followed by the upper two front teeth, moving on to the teeth on either side of the front teeth. The primary teeth may continue to fall out until the age of 12-13.
The ages are general guide lines. Different children, even in the same families, vary in the age ranges.
If you have questions, you can always call.