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These are the children's first set of teeth. Also called the primary teeth. They are replaced later in life with permanent teeth. |
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Dentures are false teeth. They are typically made from impressions (molds) that are taken of the inside of the mouth and they are made of a type of plastic or porcelain that duplicates the shape, size and function of the teeth. They are a removable appliance to replace your teeth. |
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Missing the teeth in either arch. |
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EMPRESS crowns and veneers are a type of conservative veneer or laminate crown that uses a technique in which a strong porcelain material is bonded to the tooth, rather than cemented, and it picks up a more natural color of the underlying tooth. These are becoming the standard of high aesthetics for cosmetic dentistry. The material is similar to natural tooth structure in terms of brilliance and light reflection and it is similar to leucite in terms of strength, thereby giving a durable surface that looks very natural. |
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The specialty of dentistry that involves removing the disease in and around the root or nerve of a tooth. Generally referred to as a "root canal". |
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The dental term for the gums, or supporting soft tissue around the teeth. |
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Gingivitis is the early stage of gum irritation - the first step towards periodontal disease. It is reversible with proper claening and adequate home care. Typically characterized by bleeding gums and red puffy tissue. |
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Halitosis is the term for "bad breath". There are several causes of halitosis, including the foods that we eat, smoking, coffee, or it could be due to periodontal disease, infection or "ketosis" which is a nutritional imbalance. Brushing the tongue, swishing with rinses after eating, flossing, and brushing after meals, avoiding coffee, smoking and garlic are some of the best ways to prevent this. |
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Impaction typically refers to the wisdom teeth. When a tooth is impacted, it can either be partially impacted, soft tissue impacted or full bony impacted, depending upon how far into the tissue the tooth is. |
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Dental implants, simply put, are replacements for missing roots. Most implants are typically titanium posts that are embedded into the jawbone and then plastic or porcelain teeth are placed over the portion of the implant that sticks out of the gums. They usually take several months to complete since the bone must fuse to the posts before any kind of pressure can be put on the implant itself. |
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Incisors are the front two teeth on either side of the mid-line. They are sharp teeth used primarily for biting, cutting and help push the food into the mouth. |
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