the risk of breaking teeth or damaging gums. The sports persons are incomplete without mouth guards more if they are athletes. The custom fitted sports mouth guards are more popular as it is the best way to protect he teeth. They protect the teeth from injuries like jaw fractures and may be even serious injuries of head and brain. How does the guard protect? It actually spreads out the force that will create impact. This helps to minimise the severity of the injury of both teeth and gums. It is common
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Choose something you can work with. Which soda decays fallen out teeth the most? 2. Research the problem. (How can you find the answer to your question?) * Look in books. * Get advice. * Make observations. If you take your teeth‚ put them in a glass‚ pour soda over them and let them stand for days (or was it weeks...?)‚ it will dissolve away the teeth. I saw a science project on it. Some kid actually acquired some used teeth and did the experiment for a science fair. I believe the clear drinks
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IS THERE A RELIABLE METHOD FOR TESTING THE VITALITY OF TEETH IN MAN? Introduction Vitality assessment of teeth is a critical diagnostic procedure‚ but is complicated by the fact that pulp tissue is encased within calcified tissue and cannot directly be accessed without invasive procedures. Pulp condition cannot be determined from a single test; diagnosis involves a fusion of history‚ radiological examination‚ clinical examination and special tests. Pulp testing may be indicated prior to operative
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this important mineral through food and naturally occurring water (well‚ springs‚ river). This is not a problem because scientists have found a way to strengthen the fluoride concentration to be added to water to help with strengthening enamel of the teeth and prevent toxic bacteria from creating cavities. It is
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Dental implants are the best restorative treatment for missing teeth because they are a long term solution. According to Dr. Guy M. Lewis in his article he states‚ “When properly maintained with adequate brushing and flossing‚ the implant itself can last a lifetime” (“Love That Smile” par. 3). Implants are used to replace one or extra missing teeth‚ and if they are taken care of the right way‚ they are guaranteed to last a lifetime. If the implant is well taken care of and treated as if it was
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for your teeth and is done under a local anesthetic. If your disease is more advanced‚ then you will have to consider a surgical gum disease treatment. There are several of these treatments‚ so be sure to cover each gum surgery option with your dentist before going under the knife. One of the main procedures is flap surgery‚ which is when the gums are lifted back and all of the tartar is removed from the teeth. The doctor then replaces the gums so that they fit snugly around the teeth again‚ as
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for children. This is something that can keep their teeth healthy and put them on the right track for their adult teeth. However‚ many children have a few fears about going to the dentist. Luckily‚ there are some things that parents can do to help ease their discomfort. Teach Teeth Health As you are going through your day to day activities‚ make sure you are taking time to teach your children about healthy teeth. Understanding how important teeth are can help make a child be more comfortable about
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© 2012 Scottish Universities Medical Journal‚ Dundee Published online: May 2012 Electronically Published SUMJ ‐ 003 Chambers S (2012). Public Health & Dental Caries in Young Children in Deprived Communities in Scotland Public Health and Dental Caries in Young Children in Deprived Communities in Scotland Stephanie Chambers (Research Fellow‚ Oral Health and Health Research Programme‚ Dental Health Services and Research) Correspondence to: Stephanie Chambers : s.a.chambers@dundee
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of the teeth and oral cavity from conception to before the birth of a fetus. The face and oral cavity all begin to devolp within the embryonic period of pregnancy. For the oral cavity to be fully functional it has to go through many different developmental stages. The development of the oral cavity begins within the third week of pregnancy when the Ectoderm and Mesoderm form. The Ectoderm or (outer layer) of the embryonic layers is responsible for the formation of the enamel of the teeth as well
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-Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) Concentration should not exceed 1% 10 Plaque Control Pyrophosphates stop formation of tartar by removing deposition of magnesium and calcium on the teeth Concentration of Triclosan should not exceed 0.3% 11 Removal of surface stains from teeth Baking Soda Effective in removing brown and yellow stains Concentration should not exceed 1%. 12 Enamel Protection Flouride strengthens tooth enamel Concentration should not exceed 0.1 %.
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