Dr.Hurst graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science and from the UAB School of Dentistry in 1991. In 1994, he completed his three-year residency program at UAB and received his masters in clinical dentistry. In 2002, he became a Diplomate with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr.Hurst and his wife, Paula, have two children, Ben and Anna. He has been a member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church for 30 years. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading good books, playing the piano, doing jigsaw puzzles, singing in the choir, and watching Auburn football.
Permanent teeth will begin to grow around age six, and with the exception of 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, which 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 important that they are brushed and flossed regularly and that periodic check-ups by a dentist are followed.