It is normal for all upper teeth to fit slightly over all the lower teeth‚ but when there is excessive protrusion of the upper jaw from the lower jaw this is called an overbite. On the other hand‚ when the lower jaw protrudes forward causing the lower jaw and teeth to extend out beyond the upper teeth this is known to be an under bite. Certain injuries to the jaw can also cause a shift in the alignment. It is also
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crooked teeth? If so‚ it’s time to visit Vail Valley Dental Care. Your Avon dentist offers smile makeovers that can transform even the worst teeth into a smile that you can be proud of. Even if you’re just looking for a quick touchup for that special event‚ Dr. Maloley can help. Porcelain Veneers Porcelain veneers are thin porcelain shells that are bonded to the front of your teeth. Veneers hide anything from tetracycline stains to major chips and cracks. Veneers can also close gaps between teeth without
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alignment of teeth means the prevalence of occlusal disease. Not many of us realise it. Here are the main OD symptoms that you might be looking out for. The way our teeth meet when our jaws bite together is known as Dental Occlusion. The destructive outcome that is produced from a bite when the teeth are not aligned can be referred to as Occlusal Disease. The muscles and jaw joints can withstand the teeth force when they are properly aligned. But when they are not‚ the straight teeth imbalance can
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A sealant is a plastic like material that is clear or opaque which is placed on the pit and fissure surfaces of the teeth where dental caries most commonly occurs. The sealant acts as a barrier to occlude and protect the pit and fissure surfaces from food and bacteria‚ as the sealant removes the deeper anatomy and ensures better oral hygiene since the tooth is easier to clean. Sealants have been used in clinical practice for many decades‚ so over the past few years sealants have gone through many
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Ideally‚ with good oral hygiene and regular dental visits‚ your teeth should last your lifetime. Sometimes things do not go as planned‚ however‚ and you find yourself with a decayed or damaged tooth that needs to be removed. Dr. Thomas Peltzer at Gentle Dental Care can take great care of you‚ whether you need a simple or complex extraction. We have the expertise to make your experience pain-free and comfortable‚ and we will advise you about your tooth replacement options. When Should a Tooth Be
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of Malocclusion By: Susan Carver Head and Neck Anatomy The Three Stages of Malocclusion Occlusion is defined as being the relationship of the maxillary and mandibular teeth during functional contact. In more simplistic terms‚ occlusion is where the teeth are aligned and fit together. Ideally‚ the maxillary teeth fit slightly over the mandibular. Very few people have perfect occlusion. Any deviation from perfect occlusion is called malocclusion. Since so few people have perfect occlusion
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1. List 4 health consequences of rotten teeth and list the source. 3 pts • Gum disease • Cardiovascular disease • Stokes • Heart disease 2. Find a website that discusses "dental sealants" and do you believe we should get them or are they a waste of money? I think that we should get the dental sealant because it will help protect the molar from cavities and tooth decay. The sealant it a thin protecting coating that make from plastic and other dental material to help keep our chewing surface safe
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hypothesizes which toothpaste actually cleans the teeth better‚ and how fast on the scale it moves towards closest to white. The topic for me is really relevant since I personally should be taking care of my teeth one of the main reason because I have braces‚ therefor I have to clean my braces often. This experiment briefly bring an idea and awareness to the people. They should know what kind of toothpaste they should buy when it comes to their teeth and how their teeth are. In the article of “What Kind Of
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Toothpaste is the category chosen for this excercise. The oral care market in India is huge‚ about Rs 4400 crores of which toothpaste is about Rs 3200 crores (as of April 2010).The toothpaste market is flooded with brands(Colgate total‚ colgate active salt‚colgate gel‚peposodent‚close up‚meswak‚babool to name a few) with very little value proposition for the brands to talk about and hence very little‚ if any‚ distinctive personalities for them.Colgate is the maket leader with about 50% of the share
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symptoms include swollen gums and bleeding when you eat or brush your teeth. However‚ it’s possible to have early gum disease and not notice symptoms at all. That’s one reason regular dental exams are important. When your dentist examines your mouth and finds evidence of gum disease‚ he or she will probably advise you to take prompt action so the condition doesn’t advance. Here is an overview of how gum disease is treated. Teeth Cleaning And Lifestyle Changes When you have gum disease‚ tartar and
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