Dr. Kenneth Livingston has been practicing dentistry since 1991. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Central School in San Antonio, Texas. He is also a graduate of a post-doctoral, hospital-based general practice residency program at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Livingston is a community-minded dentist receiving the Community Dentistry Award in dental school and later becoming an Associate Professor of the Community Dentistry Division of the UTHSCSA Dental School.
Dr. Livingston is an accredited dentist, and member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, to treat patients for dental sleep medicine, specializing in oral appliance therapy. He is also a member of the International Academy of Sleep Medicine (IAOS).
Dr. Livingston and his wife, Marie, have four beautiful children, Lilly, Lee Ann, Alex and Michael, and when Dr. Livingston is not at work or expanding his dental and medical education, he is spending time with his family. His recreation involves anything in the outdoors; from fishing and hunting to hiking and kayaking. He is truly a family man.
Julie has worked with Toepperwein Dental since it opened in September, 2002. She is a 1979 accounting major from the University of Houston, and has worked in accounting since 1977 in other industries, including oil and gas, retail, promotional products and screen-printing and embroidery. Although she has gleaned knowledge from the staff regarding the field of dentistry, her area of expertise is accounting, insurance and finance. Julie enjoys cycling, hiking, gardening, geo-caching, and other outdoor activities, but the true joy of her life is her son.
Crystal obtained a Dental Hygiene Degree in 1998 from Texas State Technical College. She has been with Toepperwein Dental since 2008. Crystal loves interacting and getting to know her patients while still providing excellent quality care. She has a loyal fan base of patients due to her gentle touch and attention to detail. Crystal is an educator at heart and never hesitates to answer any questions you might have.
Dani was born and raised in San Antonio. She received a bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Texas. She has been a dental assistant for 3 years and loves learning new things. She is an aspiring dentist, hoping to specialize in prosthetics or orthodontics. She enjoys playing softball and camping.
Permanent teeth will begin to grow around age 6, 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.