Abscess Teeth in Children Having an abscess tooth is not something that is very pleasant. Unfortunately, along with adults, this is also a condition that can appear in children. An abscess is an infection that forms at the base of the tooth or the gum. It is one that is very painful and that will need to be treated as soon as possible. What Causes Abscess Teeth? An Abscess tooth is caused when an infection develops at the base of the tooth. This could be caused by damage to the tooth or simple tooth
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achievements of the 20th century” (morbidity). Although one cannot argue that fluoride has been a contributor in preventing tooth decay and cavities since the 1940’s, one also must contribute equal amounts of positive dental health to an increase in dentist along with more public education on dental hygiene. In fact, many studies performed in the 1920’s-1960 showed increasing concern over health risks associated with varying levels of fluoride. By the 1940’s much research had shown that “Sodium fluoride is
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Introduction- The purpose of this paper is to discuss a rarest case of hidden maxillary tooth in infra-orbital space following trauma. Pediatric dental injuries leading to traumatic tooth displacement is common in children, although it very rare and sometimes challenging to diagnose and treat traumatically embedded tooth in vital tissue spaces which may lead to serious complications if ignored. Case report- A 4-year old male child was brought with injuries on his face and mouth and swelling over
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Preventive Prosthodontics : Use of Overlay Removable Dental Prosthesis. Annals and Essences of Dentistry Vol.-II Issue 3 July – Sept. 2010. P 44-49) The overdenture is defined as a removable partial denture or complete denture that covers and rests on one or more remaining natural teeth, the roots of natural teeth and / or dental implants; a prosthesis that covers and is partially supported by natural teeth, natural tooth roots and / or dental implants–GPT 7. The idea of leaving roots of natural
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Enamel Cruelty: A Deep Analysis into the career of Dental Hygiene “Every tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond.”- Miguel de Cervantes Keeping ones teeth resilient and healthy is the central job of a dental hygienist. They assist the dentist by examining teeth & gums, analyzing x-rays, cleaning teeth and helping teach good oral hygiene. My goal is to become a dental hygienist because of the astonishing job outlook, my fascination in dental hygiene, and the minimal education requirements
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crown. Veneers A veneer will be best for damage that is minor, like a chipped edge or small crack. This method will cover the front part of your tooth, which is why it works so well for small problems. The process works by having a dentist take a dental impression of the tooth, which is used to create the veneer shell composed of porcelain or composite resin. The shell is colored to match your existing teeth as well. Veneers are best when
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JBMR ORIGINAL ARTICLE Osteoblast Maturation and New Bone Formation in Response to Titanium Implant Surface Features Are Reduced With Age Rene Olivares-Navarrete, 1 * Andrew L Raines, 1,2 * Sharon L Hyzy, 1 Jung Hwa Park, 1 Daphne L Hutton, 1 David L Cochran , 3 Barbara D Boyan , 1 and Zvi Schwartz 1,3 1 Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA St. Joseph’s Translational Research Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA 3 University
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10 ways you can prevent dental cavities 1. Brush and floss daily Preventive measures to any oral health problem begin with good oral hygiene. Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Use toothpaste that contains fluoride. Floss once or twice a day preferably after dinner. Flossing removes plaque from areas that the toothbrush can’t reach i.e. between your teeth and under the gum line. 2. Drink water or rinse mouth with water after eating You can’t brush every time you eat. But you sure can
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scientist that came up with a review of the effects that are bound to happen with the excessive consumption of fluoride in water and it outlined effects that were never known before. It was stated that fluoride in water causes thyroid impairments, dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis, lower IQ and also brain damage in the long run. It is, however, more shocking to realise that these effects occur with even constant exposure to minimum amounts of the fluoride in the drinking water. Independent senator
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