02/06/2026
💡 Fun Fact Friday — Did You Know?
Just like fingerprints, every smile is unique — even identical twins have different dental patterns! 🦷
That’s one reason teeth are often used in forensic dentistry to help identify individuals. Your dentition (the arrangement of your teeth) is truly one of a kind.
Most adults have 32 permanent teeth, and each type plays an important role:
🦷 Incisors – front teeth used for biting into food
🦷 Canines – help tear and grip food
🦷 Premolars – crush and chew
🦷 Molars – grind food for digestion
Adult teeth usually begin erupting around age 6, with most permanent teeth in place by the teenage years (wisdom teeth may appear later).
Because adult teeth don’t grow back, keeping them healthy is essential.
Here’s how you can protect your smile:
✨ Brush twice daily and floss every day
✨ Keep up with routine dental hygiene visits
✨ Get professional fluoride treatments to strengthen enamel and help prevent cavities
✨ Address small issues early before they become bigger problems
At Declaration Dental, Dr. Mark Riese and Dr. Brandon Nguyen are committed to helping patients maintain strong, healthy smiles for life.
📞 Call today to schedule your professional dental hygiene visit and take the next step toward protecting your adult teeth.
Declaration Dental
401 W Broadway
Monticello, IN 47960
📞 (574) 583-5042
www.declarationdental.com
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