White Teeth

practise adjusts the natural fluoride concentration of water to that recommended for improving health. For years, people have believed that fluoride in small doses presents no effects on health and has even proven benefits to strengthening the enamel of teeth, preventing decay and tooth loss. But with the increase in research, we doctors are now questioning this belief. In case you didn’t know, fluoride is a highly toxic chemical. Before it was deemed to fight cavities, this product was used as…

unless of emergencies, but also do not enjoy yellow teeth this will be beneficial to acknowledge “coffee and white teeth don’t always mix well, and finding out why and what you can do are good steps in promoting your dental health” (Noble Smile). Research has shown that tooth enamel contains microscopic pits and ridges that can hold particles of food and drink. These particles…

decrease saliva resulting in dry mouth. According to an article, “Oral Side Effects of Common Prescription Medications,” published on medactive.com states, “the saliva in our mouth protects the teeth from decay with its antimicrobial components that help rebuild tooth enamel. Without enough of it, the teeth begin to deteriorate and break down”. This is because saliva in our mouth helps to maintain a balanced and healthy environment for beneficial bacteria to grow. Also, the saliva removes food…

Out of the different lessons I saw, I chose to do a critique on a First Grade lesson called, ‘Teeth with a Bite’. I chose this lesson because I think that 1st grade is an appropriate grade to start teaching the students the importance of taking care of their teeth and what can happen if they do not. I tend to think that this lesson could be taught at a Kindergarten level but perhaps First grade is more developmentally appropriate because the students can understand the information more clearly…

Don 't let the cute red visor on this even cuter weenie dog fool you! He is a crazed predator, seeking and devouring every toy animal in sight. Not only does he maim and rip to shreds their outer body, but digs deep into the innards to the ultimate goal; the plastic squeaky heart. Yes, I say the intentional goal is to reach this piece of plastic and forever silence its shrill voice. Then, and only then, is the kill final. If you value your own life, you must keep your distance while the kill is…

can literally give you a second opportunity to have "new" adult teeth that look, feel and function just like the real thing, but getting them may take time. While the implants are well worth the process you go through, you don't want complications at any point in that process caused by neglect or error on your part. This is an investment worth protecting and you should be vigilant about oral care from start to finish, when your new teeth are implanted. The following information will help to…

descriptions in regards to the textbook charts provide the data necessary to narrow down the age at death of the specimen. Using the charts in Juvenile Osteology, A Laboratory and Field Manual(Schaefer, Black, and Scheuer 2009a) and Human Osteology (White, Black, and Folkens 2012), a correlation was determined and an age range was decided. However, due to the variability in growth patterns and epiphyseal fusion times to narrow down the age range, dental observations were employed to provide a…

How to properly care for your retainer Retainers are one of the essential pieces for brace after care. Properly used, retainers will keep your teeth straight and prevent them from going back to their old habits. Therefore, it is important to keep them in working order, hygienic and clean. As the premier orthodontist in Squamish, I would like to share the following tips with you to help you keep your retainer in the best condition possible. Baking Soda Baking soda is one of the oldest remedies…

field and need to know the background on fillings. Many experiment have been done to find the best solutions of dental fillings. Different metals have been tested over the many decades to see which would have the strongest and best effect for your teeth. There are many things that has to happen during the filling process. The nova cane shot is used to numb the gums and the tooth roots. The rubber dam is used to prevent anything from getting swallowed or dropped…

really needed in this type of essay. The third example of syntax is the use of dashes. “Manufacturers add optical whitening dye—the stuff more commonly found in washing machine bleach—to make extra sure that that glance in the mirror shows reassuring white (Bodanis, 11).” Bodanis uses dashes to further expand his ideas by giving other applications of the ingredient or further clarifying what the ingredient…