Braces consist of the following parts: Brackets that are attached to the teeth and have slots on each side Wires that are threaded through the slots in the brackets Tiny rubber bands that hold the wires to the brackets Some people may even need to have metal bands encircling their back teeth...
HiSmile, a retailer that sells teeth whitening products, sells flavored toothpaste on its online store. New customers might not know which flavor they like best, so it introduced a bundle that contains over 10 different toothpaste flavors to give potential customers a chance to try each one and...
While consonant sounds are differentiated by how the air is blocked—such as sticking the tongue behind the front teeth for d and t or closing the lips for b, m, and p—vowel sounds are differentiated by pitch, accent, volume, and duration. The letters a, e, i, o, u—and sometimes...
Prehistoric remains of animals consist almost exclusively of bones and teeth. Why? Mammals share a common set of characteristics that distinguish them from other tetrapods, even their immediate therapsid ancestors. The general term for these traits would be: O derivatives O prototheraps...
The brackets on these braces attach to the backs of your teeth, facing your tongue. That keeps them out of sight as they do their job. Self-litigating braces Made from either metal or ceramic, these braces cause less friction because they have clips built into the brackets to hold the wi...
which are removable appliances that consist of numerous artificial teeth. Full dentures mimic the look and function of a full set of teeth, while overdentures will fit over a few remaining teeth. It may take some time to get used to wearing dentures, but after an adjustment period they shoul...
Like a child whose teeth are just starting to grow in, and its gums are all aching and itching — that is exactly how the soul feels when it begins to grow wings. It swells up and aches and tingles as it grows them. (Plato, 1997: 251a-251c) This sensation, compared to the pain...
The brackets on these braces attach to the backs of your teeth, facing your tongue. That keeps them out of sight as they do their job. Self-litigating braces Made from either metal or ceramic, these braces cause less friction because they have clips built into the brackets to hold the wi...
HiSmile, a retailer that sells teeth whitening products, sells flavored toothpaste on its online store. New customers might not know which flavor they like best, so it introduced a bundle that contains over 10 different toothpaste flavors to give potential customers a chance to try each one and...
These tiny stones serve as their teeth, sitting in their gizzard to grind tough seeds and insect exoskeletons. Watch closely and you might catch quail deliberately picking up small pebbles, turning them in their beaks before swallowing—they're literally choosing their own digestive tools. Foods ...