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The majority of people think that teeth are made of bone matter. They are right, of course, but bone is not the only matter inside the person’s tooth. The outer part of the tooth is made of bone, but the innermost part is much softer. This area is called the pulp and it’s usually most […]
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In most cases, dental patients are more concerned about the condition of their teeth, rather than their position. Common orthodontic issues like cavities, tooth decay, and sensitivity are often the main concerns, but can a position of teeth cause problems? Yes, it can. The most common problem regarding the position is overjet teeth. An overjet […]
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What are Mouth Ulcers? Mouth ulcers – also called canker sores, are little, unpleasant wounds that form in your mouth or at the bottom of your gums. They can make drinking, eating, and talking uncomfortable and painful. Mouth ulcers aren’t infectious and usually disappear within one to two weeks. Nevertheless, if you get a canker […]
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What Is a Frenum (frenulum)? In our mouth, most people have two groups of tissue called frenums found in and around the gums and teeth. It is a piece of really soft tissue that appears as a thin line between the gums and lips. You can find it on the top and the bottom of […]
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Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease) Among great varieties of oral problems and diseases, dentists pay special attention to Periodontitis. Periodontitis, also known as gum disease, is a common and rather serious infection that usually infects and damages the soft tissue as well as the bone that supports the tooth. Without proper and early treatment, the alveolar […]
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Oral Health and Well‑Being
What are Dead Teeth? Did you know that teeth are actually living things? That’s right, this means it’s also possible for teeth to die. Tooth death most often happens due to physical trauma, such as s deep cavity or cracked tooth. Dead teeth can be reclaimed through the use of root canal therapy, but to […]
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The human body is made up of many parts, one of the strongest of which is our teeth. We have multiple types of teeth, and each tooth comes in slightly different shapes and sizes and has a slightly different role to play. When they all work together, they act as a grinder for our food […]
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Patient Education
Although many people don’t put that much thought into their teeth on a day to day basis, our teeth are vital to our health and well-being. Our teeth are made of proteins and minerals—like collagen and calcium—and are one of the strongest, most durable parts of our bodies. And they’re tough for a reason! They […]
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Patient Education
Peg teeth, sometimes referred to as “Dracula teeth”, are a type of dental disorder called microdontia. Simply put, microdontia is a condition in which one or more teeth appear smaller than normal. The most common teeth affected are the upper lateral incisors and third molars. In most cases, peg laterals occur on both sides and they […]