Tooth

human tooth , tooth decay [pic] Human tooth Teeth of humans are small, calcified, whitish structures found in the mouth that are used to break down food. The roots of teeth are embedded in the maxilla (upper jaw) or the mandible (lower jaw) and are covered by gums. Teeth are made of multiple tissues of varying density and hardness. Teeth are among the most distinctive (and long-lasting) features of mammal species. Humans, like other mammals, are diphyodont, meaning that

are important topics for patients, as they influence self-esteem and professional relationships. Tooth discoloration may cause cosmetic and social problems for the patient. Therefor dentist and patients spend a large amount of money trying to improve the appearance of teeth. Tooth bleaching has become a very popular and common method for whitening discolored teeth in modern esthetic dentistry. Tooth bleaching refers to any procedure that does not use restorative materials and that changes the color

One of my biggest scares from when I was young was an experience with the Tooth Fairy - or what I thought was the Tooth Fairy. After this experience, I don't ever remember putting a tooth under my pillow again. The fear of what might have come into my already terrifying room was likely too scary to me. My Tooth Fairy Didn't Feel This Cute My Childhood Bedroom Was Terrifying Before I tell you what happened with the Tooth Fairy, let me make it clear that my bedroom was terrifying to me. I had experiences

Tooth discoloration is extrinsic or intrinsic i.e. may be restricted to the outer layer (enamel) or may involve the deeper layer (dentin) of the tooth. Various factors like genes, poor oral hygiene, smoking, consumption of food substances like tea, coffee, wine, cranberries, etc. and even aging are the common culprits behind the tooth discoloration. The stains on the teeth can also stain your life negatively. You may suffer from low self-esteem and self-rejection due to the failure in securing a

collection of purulent material associated with a tooth due to bacterial invasion of the pulp space1,2 CLASSIFICATION1 o Gingival abscess  Involves marginal gingiva or interdental papilla o Periapical abscess  Present at the apex of the root of a tooth o Periodontal abscess  Localized within the tissues adjacent to the periodontal pocket o Pericoronal abscess  Localized within the tissue surrounding the crown of a partially or fully erupted tooth o Combined periodontic-endodontic abscess  Localized

this experiment is on tooth decay. In order to prepare for the experiment, research was conducted for information about teeth, how teeth are similar to eggshells, how sugar affects the teeth, the amount of sugar in selected drinks, and the MOHS Scale. Tooth decay is the ruin of the outer surface (enamel) of the tooth. The enamel is the thin outer covering of the tooth. Responsible for the protection of the teeth, the enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body. Tooth erosion occurs when this

Introduction: The replacement of a single tooth lost due to dental caries or trauma can be challenging for a clinician. Traditionally several options are indicated in order to restore the edentulous space including implant/crown, fixed partial dentures (FPD) or removable partial denture (RPD). However economic factors, occlusal disturbances, lack of adequate bone support or excessive removal of healthy dental structure are some of the limiting factors in the traditional treatment modalities. One

Tooth Rеplacеmеnt Options If you’rе missing onе or morе tееth, you may bе all too awarе of thеir importancе to your looks and dеntal hеalth. Your tееth arе dеsignеd to work togеthеr to hеlp you chеw, spеak, and smilе. Whеn tееth arе missing, it is difficult to do thеsе things. Еvеn thе loss of a back tooth may causе your mouth to shift and your facе to look oldеr. Fortunatеly, missing tееth can bе rеplacеd. Thе following arе thrее options your dеntist may suggеst, dеpеnding on your nееds. Rеplacеmеnt

located in Kodiak, specializes in family dental care, including teeth whitening, root canals, and tooth implants. They’ve highlighted a few of the myths that surround fluoride use, debunking them to reveal the truth.  Sugar Causes Tooth Decay: While this myth is partially true, as sugar is a vehicle for bacteria, the main cause of cavities is because the enamel breaks down and doesn’t defend the tooth against germs. Fluoride promotes stronger enamel, which protects the teeth from those oncoming

A recent survey has found that 80% of Americans aged eighteen to forty-nine want their teeth whiter (Lisa Vernon-Sparks 2010). According to the American Association of Orthodontists, they have found that 90% of their patients request tooth whitening (Mouth Healthy 2013). Many claim a brighter smile would help boost their self confidence and it is also a cost effective way to enhance teeth (Your Smile Becomes You). Teeth whitening has become an easy way to instantly improve appearance or first impression