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Anatomy of Teeth

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Dental Anatomy’ refers to the physical morphology or shape of teeth. Our dentition has two anatomies; Deciduous Teeth Anatomy and Permanent Teeth Anatomy. Identifying teeth? Incisors Canines Premolars Molars Surfaces of teeth Apical Labial Lingual Distal Mesial Incisal Parts of teeth? Dental issues Enamel Dentin Cementum Dental Pulp Key facts Cavities are restored in the enamel and dentin. RCT is performed inside the Pulp Chamber.

Foods that White Teeth Enamel

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The best way to get whiter teeth is by taking good care of your oral hygiene, by getting professional cleaning regularly and professional dental whitening . But did you know you can also facilitate your pearly whites by eating certain foods that are proven to be good for your teeth. Here a list of foods that you should consume for good and healthy oral gums and teeth. 1.          Strawberries •       High malic acid content. •       This works with the similar action of a natural astringent. •       This is also found in certain toothpastes and help in brightening the teeth by removing the outer discolored layer of teeth. Tip: But strawberries also contain citric acid that makes the enamel weak. So, you should wait at least 30 minutes before you brush your teeth after eating such acidic foods.   2. Apples, Celery and Carrots •     Such crunchy and hard fruits and vegetables like apples, carrots and celery scrubs away the plaque and bacteria. •     They also stimulate

How does Smiling affect your Health?

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10 Reasons why you should smile everyday !! 1. Smiling leads to a long life. • Genuine, intense smiling has proven to lead to a longer life. • Happy, smiling people lead a positive life and has been proven to have an enriching life both for themselves and for others. • This is due to your brain secreting neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine when your smile. These help to maintain a good mood and emotional balance throughout the out. 2. Smiling leads to a young looking you. • Frowning causes wrinkles and stress lines on you face. • Smiling frequently gets you a younger looking age defying face. 3. Smiling relieves stress. • Smiling lowers the stress hormones like cortisol. 4. Smiling is contagious.   • Your brain sub-consciously picks up other people smiling. • You tend to mimic other people smiling. 5. Smiling helps keep heart diseases at bay. • It helps to maintain a constant he

Why and When should a Wisdom Tooth be removed?

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  ‘ Wisdom teeth ’, is a term used to call the third molars found in some percentage of the population. They were found in our ancestors in the olden ages but now they are only found in some people. According to the American Dental Association, wisdom teeth removal may be necessary if you experience changes in the area of those teeth, such as: Pain or repeated infection of soft tissue behind the lower last tooth . When should you get your Wisdom Tooth Extracted? •        Painful teething. •        Pain on chewing/ biting. •        Cheek biting when chewing. •        Swelling / infection. •        Excessive cavity. Why is Wisdom Tooth extraction advised? As it is the last teeth in the mouth, it is very hard to treat and perform procedures on. Also, it is not as required for good functioning of your mouth. Thus, it is advised for extraction in most cases. What is the Procedure of Wisdom Tooth Removal? Is it Safe? Yes, and it is performed by a specialist with utmost

What is causing your headache?

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  Headaches are caused due to numerous factors like stress, increased screen time, injury, lack of sleep, dehydration etc. no matter what the reason is,  it causes extreme discomfort and pain. Almost everyone has experienced headaches, but can we always tell what is causing it? You might find it surprising but the reason for your undiagnosed headache can be your tooth . The muscles in the face and jaw region can also cause pain due   tension build up. Read on to find about the link between your headache and tooth pain: The possible explanation of your headache and tooth pain can be cavities, pus formation, cracked teeth, wisdom tooth pain. ●   Infection :  Photo by Quora Cavities when left untreated can lead to infection which will eventually affect nerves causing headache. If you are experiencing simultaneous headaches and tooth pain/sensitivity the most likely reason is that particular tooth. You might also see pus formation in the affected region. An infected tooth can