Dr. Mark E. Fisher has been setting the highest standards of excellence in dentistry for over 15 years. He obtained his bachelors degree from Louisiana State University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Fisher loves to give back to his community, and participates in many community-focused events and organizations, such as the Free Clinic of Rome, Advisory Board of the Georgia Highlands Dental Hygiene School, and the YMCA of Rome. Away from the office, Dr. Fisher enjoys sports, coaching and playing soccer, and spending time with his wife, Jill, and three children: Nate, Sarah and Jacob.
Permanent teeth will begin to grow around age 6, and except for wisdom teeth, are all present between ages 12 and 14. The next teeth to grow in are the 12-year molars and finally the wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth typically begin breaking through from age 17 and on. The total number of permanent teeth is 32, though few people have room for all 32 teeth. This is why wisdom teeth are usually removed.
Your front teeth are called incisors. The sharp fang-like teeth are canines. The next side teeth are referred to as pre-molars or bicuspids, and the back teeth are molars. Your permanent teeth are the ones you keep for life, so it is vital that they are brushed and flossed regularly and that periodic check-ups by a dentist are followed.