Like with orangutans the lower jaws of Gigantopithecus are very deep and robust which hints that they are built for strength in chewing tough fibrous plants. The molars of the teeth are also low crowned with very thick enamel, yet also show excessive wear, all further...
With this type of system, you wear a series of removable clear plastic aligners that do the work of straightening your teeth. Pros and cons. In many ways, clear aligner therapy is a patient’s dream come true. They can have orthodontic treatment without the inconvenience of having “fixed”...
In one year, a colony of 100 vampire bats can drink the blood of 25 cows. The common vampire bat has the fewest teeth of all bat species. The incisor teeth of the common vampire bat do not have any enamel which keeps them extremely sharp. The common vampire bat prefers to feed from ...
Essix-style orthodontic appliances are sometimes referred to as “invisible” retainers because they’re made out of clear plastic. They may also be referred to as “overlay” retainers because of the way they fully encase the teeth (and even some of the surrounding gum tissue). They were fir...
It starts with the act of bacteria damaging the enamel or hard surface of the teeth. This starting process can happen without any discomfort that is evident. Decay will then advance to the layers of the teeth that are deeper in the following steps: Formation of Plaque The mouth just as ...
Some chipped teeth are repaired over time, if you let them alone. The edges tend to smooth themselves out, developing a coating of enamel to create a smooth surface. Over time, many chips will hardly be noticeable. Categories Beauty
i have rickets and I'm very short. I had to get my legs straightened through a multiple of surgeries, but now my legs are straight and I am satisfied. I am left with scars though, which isn't as great. Wish I could still grow. ...
Organic toothpaste is a type of oral hygiene product that is designed for cleaning the mouth and consists of natural herbs and...
Permanent Teeth Discoloration.Doxycycline can cause a permanent change in tooth color to yellow, gray, or brown. It may also affect growth of tooth enamel (also calledenamel hypoplasia). These side effects can happen during tooth development in the last half of pregnancy and in children up to ...
Someone said that they are drinking lemonade instead of soda, that is not a *very* good option. Lemonade is very acidic, so it damages teeth enamel. Therefore you have a higher risk for cavities. The one thing is that phosphoric acid is only in brown soda. So if you look at the ingr...