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Teeth Discoloration Causes Symptoms Prevention And Cures

Teeth Discoloration - A Short Introduction  Teeth are supposed to be the strangest substance of the human body. Besides chewing, communicating, i.e., speaking is another aspect teeth are essential for. Thus, the set of teeth require good care and attention. However, few tooth anomalies affect the teeth and increase the health issues. One such teeth condition is Teeth Discoloration. It may be defined as translucency, hue or abnormal tooth color. More than 50% of the population is suffering through this condition.  What Is Teeth Discoloration?  Teeth Discoloration can be explained as abnormal hue, translucency or abnormal tooth color. Teeth can be discolored by changes inside the tooth or by stains present on the surface of the tooth. This condition can be categorized as a cosmetic problem and should be discussed with a dentist. Any abnormality in a child’s tooth color should also be evaluated by a specialist.  Teeth Color Before And After The Treatment ...

Tooth Impaction - Overview, Causes, Prevention, And Treatment

Tooth Impaction: Overview What Is An Impacted Tooth? An Impacted Tooth is one that failed to erupt either partially or completely to its correct position in the dental ridge and has eventually lost its eruption potential. Impaction Intensity In olden times, wisdom teeth were essential. Lack of dental hygiene led to pervasive tooth loss. So when the time came for these third molars to surface at the back of the mouth, there was plenty of space to welcome them. Tooth Impaction The wisdom teeth, however, have become problematic now.  Removal is necessary in most of the cases to prevent problems, especially if the teeth are impacted. Some Commonly Impacted Teeth... 1.   Mandibular Third Molar 2.   Maxillary Third Molar 3.   Mandibular Premolar 4.   Maxillary Premolar 5.   Mandibular Canine 6.   Maxillary Canine 7.   Maxillary Central Incisor 8.   Maxillary Lateral Incisor Factors Leading To Too...

An Overview Of TMD - Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD): Meaning Teeth are requiring the simplest of care consists of a few very complicated structures. Every joint associated with our teeth also requires as much as care our teeth demands on a regular basis. One such joint is our Temporomandibular Joint. Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) is a muscle that joins our jaw bone to the skull and allows us to move our jaws up-down and sideways. It's because of it that we are able to move our mouth the way we desire.  When you feel pain in the jaw muscle or while moving your mouth, it's when you should know that you are suffering from temporomandibular joint dysfunction/disorder. It causes severe pain which could be temporary, i.e., for a short period of time, or could last for years. A person having this disorder has a problem in moving his/her jaws. They are unable to speak properly and if try to speak their jaws starts to pain. It's a common disorder that many peop...

Dental Plaque Causes Symptoms Prevention And Treatment

Dental Plaque - A Short Introduction  The teeth stand out to be the hardest substance in the human body. Being essential for chewing, the teeth also play a crucial part in speech. From eating to speaking and communicating, teeth are involved in the primary activities of everyday life. Thus, teeth require good care for their functioning. However, few tooth anomalies affect our teeth which in turn increase health issues disturbing the quality of life.  Dental Plaque is one such condition: a common dental problem being faced by 50% of the population. The moist and warm environment of the teeth provides an excellent environment for the bacterial plaque.  What Is Dental Plaque?  A mass of bacteria or a biofilm growing on surfaces within the mouth can be referred to as Dental Plaque. At first, it seems like a colorless, sticky deposit but often becomes brown or pale yellow when it forms tartar. Chewing surfaces, behind the teeth, on the front of teeth, between ...