I recently started going to Dr. Howes. I have a little phobia concerning dental work. Dr. Howes was so kind to me and incredibly gentle. He understood my fear, and he took his time to make sure I was OK during the entire treatment. I am so excited about my new dentist! Carey
Alicia grew up in Memphis and graduated from Evangelical Christian School. She went to Millsaps College and graduated with a degree in Finance and Economics. She met Jason when she was in college, and he was in his first year of dental school. They were married in 1995, and they have two sons. Alicia spends her free time volunteering at their church, Outback America Ministry, their sons' school, the Underage Drinking Task Force, and at all ball fields in town.
Mandy was born and raised in Mobile where she graduated from University of South Alabama with a degree in communications. She has been in dentistry for 15 years and has been working with Dr. Howes since 2013. Mandy enjoys spending time with her family on the bay. Mandy is married with a daughter and a son.
Missy grew up in Mobile where she graduated from New Life Christian School. She has been working in dentistry for 27 years and has been working with Dr. Howes since he bought the practice in 1998. Missy loves to volunteer in her church and spend time with her family. Missy is married and has two daughters.
Kimberly was born and raised in Mobile where she graduated from Murphy High School and attended UAB in the Dental Hygiene Program. She has been in dentistry for 16 years and has been working with Dr. Howes since 2014. Kimberly is in several running groups and enjoys tennis. Kimberly is married to Michael Richardson.
Olla grew up in Talladega, Alabama and attended UAB in the the Dental Hygiene Program. She has been working in dentistry for 24 years and practiced hygiene for 20 years. She is a wife of an active duty United States Coast Guard member and enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband. Her hobbies include cooking, diving and traveling.
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.