Definition – When two tooth in the same arch are in contact, their curvature adjacent to contact areas form spillway spaces also called embrasures. The spaces that widen out from the area ne contact labially or buccally and lingually are called labial or buccal and lingual inter proximal embrasures. The embrasures are continuous with the […]
What is a cusp?
A cusp is an elevation or mound on the crown portion of the tooth making up a divisional part of the occlusal surface. In humans, the cusp are formed in posterior teeth i.e. The molars and premolars. The cuspal arrangement in the maxilla and mandible should compensate with each other so that correct occlusion occurs […]
What is Permanent dentition or Permanent teeth?
Permanent teeth are the ones which come after the fall or when the deciduous teeth have not fallen but are erupted. They are the 2nd and last set of teeth that mammals can have during their lifetime. These teeth are more calcified and stronger than the deciduous teeth as they are to be for life […]
What is deciduous dentition or Deciduous teeth?
Deciduous teeth is otherwise called as Milk teeth, Baby teeth, Temporary teeth or Primary teeth. These are the first set of dentition or teeth that any mammal gets during their lifetime. They start developing when the child is still in its foetal stages, and they are visible in the very small age of life. They […]
What is an Alveolar bone?
Alveolar bone(also called as alveolar process) is a part of the jaws which forms and protects the sockets for the teeth. Its the thickened part of the ridge of the jaws. Maxillary alveolar process is the ridge present on the superior surface, and the mandibular alveolar process is the ridge seen on the inferior surface. […]
How Do Dental Braces Work?
Dental Braces. How do they work? This question intrigues every single person attempting or considering this option of correcting ones image through dentistry. Our teeth are one of the strongest objects in the world but when force is applied over an extended period of time they are easily moved. Orthodontic braces work by applying a […]
What are the risks and dangers in whitening teeth?
Many of us want that million dollar Hollywood star smile. Most people cannot show off their smile because of discolored teeth, which gives a rather old looking appearance to a person and mar their good facial features. The best way to remove discoloration and have that perfect smile is by going through a teeth whitening […]
Which is the best teeth whitening method?
When you look into teeth whitening methods there are many suggestions, ranging from teeth whitening pastes to home made recipes for teeth whitening. Though there are many methods used, it is best to take advice and treatment from a dentist. Home recipes for teeth whitening can break the teeth enamel and make teeth sensitive. When […]
Foods that lead to bad breath
Bad breath or halitosis as it is medically termed is caused by many factors, one of which is the food you eat. Mouth Saliva has enzymes which interact with food to give off mouth odor. It also picks up the odor from food after a couple of hours from which it’s eaten. These results in […]