Dental equipment

The tongue is probably the strongest part of the human body. It is the only muscle in our body that has one end that moves freely, unattached to any other body structures and at its other end attached to eight other muscles. On an average, the women have a shorter tongue than men, an adult man's average tongue length is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm), and an adult woman's average tongue length is 3.1 inches (7.9 cm). While it is true that the tongue contains taste buds, other taste cells are found at the…

Periodontitis(PD), is an inflammatory disorder of tooth-supporting structures, which initiates loss of periodontal supporting tissues, with tooth mobility increasing and finally tooth loss(1). Furthermore, it is characterized by the periodontal pocket formation and recession of the gingiva. The hallmark clinical feature of established PD is clinical attachment loss(CAL) (2) (3). Chronic periodontitis(CP) is a gingivitis pathological development, which, in contrast, is a reversible inflammation…

A bridge is a special type of dental restoration prosthesis that are most commonly used to fill in the gaps of missing teeth by fitting artificial teeth into the gaps and securing them to the adjacent teeth or dental implants. Types of bridges have become very numerous, and depending on the materials they are made from, how they are made, and how they are secured in the mouth they can be used for a number of dental issues. A bridge is made by filling the space left by the missing tooth or teeth…

Dental implants are a great choice for restoring partially edentulous or completely edentulous patients, however bacteria can affect dental implants in different ways. Bacteria can cause dental implants to fail and can result in inflammation of tissues. Some studies show that bacteria can affect stable and unstable dental implants. In this paper, I will be discussing how bacteria can cause dental implants to fail as well as how bacteria does not affect stable dental implants in the oral cavity.…

Cavities are holes caused by erosion of our teeth, commonly known as an unfortunate result of tooth decay. Many have the misconception that children only get cavities from too many sweets, but it is also an issue that plagues adults every year. The following is a list composed of our top 3 reasons why you get cavities: 1. Sugary Foods From cookies to candy — who doesn't like sweets? Unfortunately, our teeth do not. Our mouths are full of bacteria that feed on left behind sugar, which…

Laser Teeth Whitening Can Brighten Your Coffee-Stained Teeth If you sip on coffee all day long to keep you going, your teeth may be affected by it. Coffee contains pigments that get into the tiny ridges of your enamel and build up to create stains. If you confine coffee drinking to the morning and brush your teeth after you drink it, you're at less risk of developing stains than if you sip on coffee throughout the day. If you don't want to give up coffee or change your drinking habits, then you…

More and more people are opting for dental implants to improve their smile. The dental implants are a wonderful alternative to natural teeth. In fact, the modern dental implants look very natural and are expected to last a life time. However, dental implants require proper cleaning, care, and maintenance too. Surprisingly, this is a fact that is often overlooked by the new dental implant patient. The fact is that omitting proper care and maintenance of the dental implant might lead to decay,…

Dental prophylaxis is a procedure performed to clean the teeth. It’s important to have your dog or horse prophylaxis done once yearly, some cases may require a prophylaxis more often. Having a dental performed slows the progression of gingivitis (Inflammation of the gums) and periodontal disease (bacterial infection, plaque and calculus built up, painful, gum recession, bone loss, missing or broken teeth). Inflammation of the gums leads to infection which can be painful for both animals to…

Out of all the jobs available in the world I have always dreamed of one career. My aim is to become an Orthodontist. Teeth have always intrigued me which helped push myself towards this decision. However, like many others I have a backup plan. After thinking long and hard I found that dermatology was very interesting. The paths I have chosen are not easy and actually are very difficult to accomplish. I believe if someone tries hard enough and puts all the effort they have into what they do, they…

healthy mouth and teeth wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated research and work of dental professionals on both the local and national level. To honor both the commitment of our own doctors as well as our fellow colleagues across America, Smileboston Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry will be celebrating Prosthodontist Awareness Week from April 3rd to the 9th. A prosthodontist is a dentist within the American Dental Association who specializes in tooth repair and replacement. Not only do the…