Dental Health: Sealants
Dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth -- usually the back teeth (the premolars and molars) -- to preve...
Mehr lesenDental sealant is a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth -- usually the back teeth (the premolars and molars) -- to preve...
Mehr lesenDental X-rays help dentists visualize diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissue that cannot be seen with a simple oral exam. The dose of radiati...
Mehr lesenBut keep in mind that many conditions that aren’t cancer have these same symptoms. Smoking it and chewing it are the biggest risk factors for all h...
Mehr lesenSaliva is a clear liquid made by several glands in your mouth area. Normally, the body makes up to 2 to 4 pints of saliva a day. Usually, the body ...
Mehr lesenEach tonsil is composed of tissue similar to lymph nodes, covered by pink mucosa (like on the adjacent mouth lining). Running through the mucosa of...
Mehr lesenThe tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth. The tongue has many nerves that help detect and transmit taste signals to the brain. Because of this, ...
Mehr lesenBesides being essential for chewing, the teeth play an important role in speech. Parts of the teeth include: • Enamel: The hardest, white outer par...
Mehr lesenEven though you can find brushes with medium or hard bristles, they may damage the enamel on your teeth or cause red and swollen gums. When you bru...
Mehr lesenWe all need saliva to moisten and cleanse our mouths and digest food. Saliva also prevents infection by controlling bacteria and fungi in the mouth...
Mehr lesenYour dentist or oral surgeon may recommend that your wisdom teeth be extracted even before problems develop. The relative ease at which your dentis...
Mehr lesenTonsillitis is an infection of your tonsils, two masses of tissue at the back of your throat. Your doctor might give you these drugs in a one-time ...
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