Dental erosion is the wearing down of tooth enamel by acids. Different types of beverages cause dental erosion (Olde, 2015). By measuring the mass of egg shells before and after they are exposed to these common beverages will determine which beverages contribute the most towards dental erosion and tooth decay. The purpose of using egg shells is because they are made of calcium the same element that the human tooth is made of (Goldblatt, Samberson, Diamond, 2013). To test the effects of common…
New Zealand Community Water Fluoridation: Is It Justifiable? Dental caries (tooth decay) is a chronic disease that affects all ages, and remains one of the most predominant diseases in New Zealand. If left untreated, possible ramifications could include, tooth loss (which may result in an undesirable appearance), pain, and infection. Therefore from an early age, it is essential to establish and implement good oral health practices. Examples of these practices (although not limited to) are,…
children are suffering from pain caused by dental caries. This decaying of teeth is the most common chronic illness among children and prevention is vital to their development. Fluoride varnish is a topical 5% sodium fluoride concentration applied to the surface of teeth twice a year in hopes to prevent these cavities. (Moyer, 2014) The purpose of this paper was to determine if fluoride varnish treatments are successful in the prevention of dental caries in children. Pediatric Population…
‘Dental implantology is the field of dentistry that is concerned with the replacement of missing teeth and their supporting structures with artificial prostheses anchored to the jawbone (Association of Dental Implantology, 2012).’ It is an excellent way of replacing missing teeth without damaging the neighbouring teeth as done in the case of fixed bridgework. The success of dental implants largely depends on appropriate case selection. To formulate an appropriate treatment plan, the following…
Dr. West’s Toothpaste Advertisement In 1929, Dr. West’s sensational toothpaste was advertised to America for the first time. Dr. West’s Toothpaste is a dental hygiene product that is made to be a fast acting polisher for the teeth. This sensational product is made to restore the natural smoothness to your smile and brighten the enamel of your teeth. Made by the Western Company (Western CO.), the oral hygiene product was produced in the United States in areas such as, New York, and Illinois,…
It has been suggested that mechanical and chemical plaque control measures are efficacious in prevention of occurrence of gingivitis and caries through reduction of plaque. The most efficient method in mechanical plaque control is tooth brushing those results in significant decrease in plaque.[3] The tooth brushing methods most emphasized are horizontal scrub, Fones, Leonard, Stillman, Charters…
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Enhance Your Appearance Advanced technology has affected almost every aspect of life and dentistry is no exception. Cosmetic dentistry can give you the smile you have always wanted with procedures like teeth whitening, dental implants and veneers. People no longer need to have bridges, dentures and broken or stained teeth that are embarrassing and may lower their personal confidence. A cosmetic dentist lehigh valley lehigh valley dental implant offers a solution to…
Searchin for the prosthetic dentistry in Coral Gables With the innovations in the prosthetic dentistry has revived the millions of the smiles, which were once lost. This dental speciality has not only revived the smiles, but has make them confident enough to flaunt in front of the world. This dentistry is a part of dental surgeries, which focuses the dental prostheses. The branch belongs to a group of nine specializations, which are recognized by the ADA (American Dental Association) with other…
Refund Cosmetic Dentistry Fabricated roots are surgically set in your jaw that should continue always if there is no decay or genuine damage to the face around there of your mouth. Your dental expert may need to take x-pillars and likewise photographs with a particular finished objective to demonstrate the reality of the reconstructive strategy. If you chase down restorative dentistry specialists; at first meet your dental expert, relatives, and dear mates. With an extended number of people…
Delayed Dental Cleanings: Is Your Health At Risk When You Don't Have Your Teeth Checked? When you think of dental cleanings, you might be inclined to conclude they have more to do with helping you look better than feel better, but with today's advanced scientific understanding of how the human body works and what poses a threat to its healthy functioning, it's becoming abundantly clear that a clean mouth means much more than taking a better selfie: Dental health is directly related to overall…