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evidence, dental caries went from rare to common when our ancestors began to farm.1 This fact will be important as we begin to study the characteristics of Streptococcus mutans that enables them to be the main initiators of dental caries in human subjects. The human mouth contains hundreds of species of bacteria, some improve oral health while some do not. Streptococcus mutans is one of the worst of these bacteria. “Streptococcus mutans [does] have a prominent, well-documented role in caries…

Introduction Community water fluoridation is the process of regulated supplementation of fluoride to public water supplies in order to reduce the prevalence of dental caries (1). World Oral Health Report 2003 identified dental caries as a key public health issue in a majority of industrialized countries, where 60-90% of schoolchildren and the majority of adults are affected (2). The World Health Organization recognizes water fluoridation as one of the most cost-effective methods of distributing…

An affordable dental plan allows you and every member of your family to get great dental care that will ensure healthy smiles for toddlers, teens, adults and seniors. Why is that so important? Because neglecting oral health, including regular dental visits and cleanings, can lead to serious health problems that include infections, tooth loss and oral cancers. And because these health problems aren’t limited to just one age group, everyone in your family should see a dentist at least twice a…

The staining of teeth has been an issue for a lot of the 20th century with more people caring how they dress and look a big factor is the way you smile and how your teeth look. People are always wondering why their teeth get darker. The bulk of the tooth consists of dentin. Dentin is a substance that is kind of like bone but it is harder. Covering the dentin is a tough durable layer named enamel. “ Enamel is composed primarily of calcium phosphate and is the hardest substance in the body.”…

Oral health is a major element in the overall health of an individual. Without the proper dental care poor hygiene can lead to various health problems. Children with decayed teeth are more risk to have a lower body weight by 80% compared to the ideal weight of children their age (Acs, 1992). There are four stages that can impact a adolescents oral health. Stage two which is where the primary teeth have all erupted. The dental care during this time is very important and can set how the permanent…

The buildup of plaque and bacteria around your teeth and gum line can lead to dental diseases like gingivitis and periodontal. In order to prevent this, your dentist may suggest a debridement procedure. A debridement procedure involves using an ultrasonic device or saline solution to remove any plaque buildup. Both methods are effective at reaching hard to access areas and removing any bacteria and plaque. Since a debridement is considered to be a deep cleaning procedure the procedure is more…

35 thoughts I had while watching the Princess Bride for the first time Everyone tells me that The Princess Bride is one of thoses movies you have to watch before you die. I’m not really a fantasy movie fan, but I have been putting it off too long. 1.This screams 1987 2.Is this based on a book? 3.Were there pirates in the Renaissance? 4.Buttercup for some reason reminds me of Bella from Twilight. 5.Is that Lord Farquaad? 6.Never trust men you find in the woods 7.I guess she…

In order to have a good oral hygiene is it necessary to brush and floss your teeth. Brushing doesn’t remove bacteria that is stuck between the teeth. That is why it is necessary to floss. There are many types of floss. There is waxed floss, unwaxed floss, floss threaders, super floss, floss picks, and oral irrigators. Oral irrigators are now used in replace of a regular dental floss. A power floss is a type of oral irrigator. The first oral irrigator was introduced in 1962 by dentist Gerald…

A college education is more important - but more expensive - than ever before. In a society where a higher education is the key to opportunity, it is becoming increasingly important to obtain a college degree in order to live a successful and comfortable life. However, affordable college tuition is not a reality in the United States. The cost of college tuition sometimes prevents otherwise capable students from ever reaching their full potential. Many other graduates will leave college with debt…

as their mentor it was better than any money or paycheck. Chef Curtis Duffy learned that he needed to find a better opportunity. After leaving Charlie Trotter’s he worked at trio where he meet Chef Grant Achatz, working at Trio he climbed his way up from cold foods station to head pastry chef. Chef Grant saw in Chef Curtis Duffy an ambitious chef looking for better opportunities. Chef Achatz was ready to open his first restaurant and want to take Chef Curtis Duffy with him. Aliena was open in…