White Teeth

English with “mountainous curves; buckteeth…impossible Afro hair, and…Coke-bottle spectacles” (Smith 224). Irie’s sadly lacking self-esteem “had subdued” (224) her naturally intelligent and witty personality. The setting, symbolism, and irony in White Teeth play a role in understanding the plot, characters, and purpose of the story. The setting jumps around in the 1970s in London, in 1945 in Germany, and the 1980s in London. The time periods and location is an essential element of the…

creating a beautiful, white and uniform smile, there are several reasons why you might decide to get veneers. Crooked or misshapen teeth Discolored/stained teeth Spaces between your teeth Chipped or worn teeth Veneers can solve all of these problems and give you straight, white teeth. Changing your smile When you visit your dentist and find that you are a good candidate for veneers,…

hair, makeup and most importantly a white smile. In order to achieve a pearly white smile, Americans pay 1.4 billion dollars a year on non-prescription whitening products (Barlow, 2012). Most people believe that oral hygiene products were just recently invented, but historians say that Egyptians were the first people group to create a toothpaste (1teethwhitening, 2010). In early history, people would cut off small sticks form special trees that would clean their teeth. The sticks would be used…

Translucent Teeth Our teeth as we get older will gradually deteriorate over time. This is naturally occurring due to the reduction in calcium, however, there are instances where your teeth can become transparent due to certain lifestyle factors. While teeth should be opaque normally, there are some people who may notice that the edges of their teeth are translucent. The common signs and symptoms of tooth discoloration includes: • The fading or discoloration of white teeth • The reduction of…

Friendly and experienced dentists in Tysons Corner at SmilePerfectors now offer a variety of teeth whitening solutions to help patients regain their teeth’s shining white brilliance. Dull teeth can affect daily life, making individuals feel awkward and impeding their social life. Stained or discolored teeth are common for many, but a teeth whitening treatment can wipe off stains and discoloration, and leave teeth looking visibly bright. For whitening, dentists normally use hydrogen peroxide or…

This is an artificial tooth that is made to look, feel, and work like any of your healthy teeth. We make them individually for you, so it will fill the space as perfectly as possible. The artificial tooth is secured in place by using two crowns, one on each of the teeth on either side of the gap. The crowns are made to look natural as well. Dental Implants For Replacing Teeth Bridges work well, but they usually have to be reset after so many years. Dental implants last much longer…

statements will definitely sound familiar. ‘Your teeth will decay to a point in the future if you do not have it filled if not, you will need a painful, expensive root canal treatment.’ “Your wisdom tooth will need to be extracted, if this is not done, it will impact the other teeth which in turn will cost you more. Are you sure you do not want it fixed?” There are cases of a person just wanting to check their teeth but they end up having their cavities filled, teeth extracted, fluoride…

Teeth are unique to each person, and no two people will have identical sets of teeth. Forensic investigators will use a person’s teeth in heinous crimes, where a person’s DNA and fingerprints are destroyed, to identify a body. Our teeth are made up of primarily Calcium and are similar in structure to our bones, therefore they are much more permanent than most of our fleshy bodies. Since our teeth are so variable, permanent, and unique you might expect that people would be more embracing of their…

permeability of tooth enamel makes it extremely vulnerable to stains. Colored beverages can be absorbed by the teeth, which may lead to a brown or yellow tinge on the teeth. Acidic beverages are another problem for tooth enamel because the acid can actually wear the enamel away and temporarily softens the enamel; thus, making teeth even more prone to staining. Bright Color Beverages Can Stain the Teeth The color in beverages comes from intensely pigmented molecules that are referred to as…

though it would be complicated. However, it is actually sometimes a rather simple process. The practice actually covers just about anything dentists do to help improve the look of your smile. For example, cosmetic dentistry could simply be choosing white fillings rather than traditional silver ones. One important thing to note is the difference between aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry.…