About Your Teeth

Throughout your life you will have two sets of teeth: primary or "baby" teeth, and secondary or permanent teeth. At age six to eight months, the primary teeth appear; all 20 are in place by age three.

Permanent teeth will begin to grow around age six, and excepting wisdom teeth, are all present between ages twelve and fourteen. The next teeth to grow in are the twelve-year molars, and finally the wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth typically begin breaking through from age seventeen 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.

The front teeth are called incisors, the sharp "fang" teeth are canines; the next side teeth are referred to as pre-molars or bicuspids and the back teeth are molars. The second set of teeth are the ones we keep for life, so it is vital that they are brushed and flossed regularly and that periodic check-ups by a dentist are followed.

Meet Our Staff

*Dr. Richard T. Snayd, D.D.S.


After receiving his undergraduate degree from the Catholic University of America in 1969, Dr. Snayd attended the University of Maryland's school of Dentistry, graduating in the class of 1974. Subsequently, Dr. Snayd participated in a two year program within the United States Navy from 1974-1976. He established his practice in Norwich, Connecticut in 1976 where he is still in practice.

*Dr. Ted B. Fischer, D.M.D.

Dr. Fischer graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 1985. After completing his general practice residency at the Medical College of Georgia, he entered the Indian Health division of the United States Public Health Service. During his two year station on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, he met his wife DaLonne. Dr. Fischer has been practicing at Norwich Family Dental Associates since 1988. He and his family reside in Lebanon where Dr. Fischer was raised.

*Dr. Matthew D. Amaro, D.M.D.

Dr. Amaro was born and raised in Norwich, CT attending high school at the Norwich Free Academy. He received his undergraduate degree from Providence College and graduated from the Temple University School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Following graduation, Dr. Amaro did his general practice residency at Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania. Dr. Amaro has returned to Norwich and has been in practice since July of 2000.

*Dr. Michael E. Dunne, D.M.D.

Dr. Dunne was raised in Lebanon, CT and graduated from Lyman Memorial High School. He attended Marist College in Poughkeepside, NY earning his undergraduate degree in psychology. After completing his undergraduate education he attended the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine graduating in 2004. Following graduation, Dr. Dunne completed his advance education in general dentistry residency at the University of Connecticut.


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