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have included fluoride into their water supply because it is the easiest way to help people who may not visit the dentist regularly. Smaller communities with their own water supply take fluoride supplements because fluoride protects the teeth from tooth decay. The supplements are available as liquids for younger children, tablets for older children, and fluoride is in many foods. Adding proper levels of fluoride to water is the same as fortifying other foods and drinks, such as salt and iodine,…

The optimum dental treatment for any patient is to restore teeth function and esthetic while removing the least amount of tooth structure, and replacing it with a dental material that will be biocompatible with the tooth and resist the hostile oral environment. Dental materials are incorporated into the teeth structure by retention. This retention can accomplished through mechanical, chemical adhesion or bonding mechanisms between materials and the dental structure. Mechanical retention is…

Fluoride is a naturally occurring organic compound or mineral that is most widely known as an additive that is used to reduce tooth decay. About 100 years ago it was found that people who drank water that came from wells that were rich in fluoride had fewer cavities in their teeth, and over time it became accepted that fluoride treatments could help prevent tooth decay. The practice of adding it to water supplies began to be done all over the USA when it was authorized by President and former…

Dentistry Demonstration Program found that water fluoridation was the most effective way of preventing tooth decay in children, rather than using other preventative measures such as fluoride tablets which are more expensive and have shown to be less effective (“Fluoridation in New York State,” 2008, p.1). Also, families of lower income may not be able to afford products such as fluoride tablets or tooth paste, which is why if all communities fluoridate their water supply, it is the most…

her story. That particular day they were going to write about memorable moments. The teacher gave an example of when she lost her first tooth and also said what went through her mind as she wrote. She said, “When I lost my first tooth I was so excited because I knew the tooth fairy was going to come. But, uh oh here’s the problem, when I went to go put my tooth under my pillow I couldn’t find it!” She also does this when showing the class how to revise their work, she would purposely misuse a…

An impacted wisdom tooth, a condition wherein your third molar has failed to erupt due to certain circumstances, will create misalignment to your other teeth. Also, a fully erupted wisdom tooth may also create the same misalignment problem if it has fully erupted but is angled sideways towards your other teeth. If such wisdom tooth grows and erupts, it will shift and push other teeth to break free from their natural alignment…

Did Your Dental Crown Fall Out? Follow These 4 Steps You could be eating a meal and suddenly realize your tooth doesn’t feel right to you. Chances are that your dental crown fell out unexpectedly, and now you don’t know what to do. Thankfully, dental crowns can be saved and placed back into your mouth. Follow these 4 steps to know what you should do in this situation. Assess The Situation You will most likely feel or hear something that makes you stop chewing and think about what is loose in…

"Putting the mouth back into health” elucidates the fact that oral health is far more than just cosmetic, but is linked to an individual’s wellbeing. Fluoridated water prevents tooth decay, is beneficial for all ages, is safe, free to consume and is natural. Despite the continual support for fluoride within dental, medical and scientific communities, there is marked opposition by the general public and a minority of scientists. Through a critical analysis of both the benefits of water…

your teeth. But what is in these drinks that cause damage to your teeth? Your mouth feed on sugar, and when they do, they also make acids. Too much acid in your mouth can eventually damage the enamel on your teeth, leaving your teeth vulnerable to tooth decay and cavities. Therefore, acid from soda and produced sugar-eating bacteria results in bad effects for your oral health. The worst drinks for your teeth are soda, coffee, tea, alcohol, and sports or energy drinks. The acids and sugar…

can result in, among other things, tooth decay and tooth loss. Many studies have discussed the impact of soda consumption on our health. According to dental professionals and resources, drinking soft drinks such as soda, lemon-aid, and iced tea as a regular part of your diet adds a large amount of unnecessary calories to your daily recommended intake. Each can of soda contains around 10 teaspoons of sugar. Their sugar content increases your chance for tooth…