Root cavities.As we age, our gums recede, leaving parts of the tooth root exposed. Since there is no enamel covering tooth roots, these exposed areas easily decay. Arrested caries.Refers to a type of decay that is no longer progressing or active and is usually limited to areas of the te...
Instead, we mean a patient who has an idea of what to expect during their procedure so they can accurately indicate to their dentist when something has gone amiss, and otherwise, just let their dentist go about doing their work.A dentist needs a patient who understands when pressure is likel...
Your teeth can feel sensitive when you take a drink of cold beverage, bite into an apple, cleaning, filling, or being worked on at the dentist's office. Sometimes people can cause tooth sensitivity by habitually grinding their teeth or clamping their jaw tightly. The most frequent cause of ...
If you cannot bring your upper and lower teeth together when closing the mouth, see a dentist or go to the emergency room immediately. What Happens After The correct treatment for a broken tooth depends on the extent of the damage. Dental pulp that is infected with bacteria dies over time....
Tenderness when you touch your face over your sinuses Dry cough that happens mostly at night or when you lie down Headache and face pain that is worse when you lean forward Tooth pain, or pain when you chewHow is sinusitis diagnosed?Your...
Tissue-stimulating proteins.Here, a gel that stimulates bone and tissue growth is applied to the root of an infected tooth. Guided tissue regeneration.When gaps between the teeth and bone become too deep, a piece of biocompatible material is placed into the pockets to help promote bone cell gr...
Supplemental.This is shaped like a regular tooth and is usually found at the end of a series of teeth. Odontoma.This is when there is dental tissue that has grown in an unusual way. Causes of Hyperdontia Experts aren’t sure of the exact cause of hyperdontia. But you may have multiple ...
for your whole mouth. The easiest way to understand a basic dental implant is to think about a single tooth. A tooth has 2 parts: the crown (which you see when you smile) and the root (which anchors the tooth in the bone). A dental implant is nothing more than a replac...
This happens since related vibrations occur once per cyclic rotation when the cracked tooth gets in contact with a tooth from another gear. If the angular sensor is tracking another gear than that having a cracked tooth, then vibrations due to the cracked tooth will be at the order component ...
bleed when eating, brushing, and flossing because they are swollen and tender. You may also notice that your gums are receding. When this happens, your teeth look longer. If you notice sores in your mouth or pus in between your gums and teeth, then chances are y...