Extra Tooth: Mesiodens and Other Supernumerary Teeth
Sep 2, 2011 · What are Supernumerary Teeth Called? Extra teeth have a lot of names! They are classified based upon where they are located and what they look like. If an extra tooth is …
Six Names for Baby Teeth and Their Meanings
Although baby teeth are “temporary” it is still important to take care of them. Here are 5 reasons baby teeth are important. Baby Teeth By Any Other Name Are Still Baby Teeth Don’t let your …
Double Teeth – Gemination and Fusion - Oral Answers
Gemination and fusion in the baby teeth can cause crowding, atypical spacing between the teeth, and can cause problems with or delay the eruption of the permanent teeth underneath. …
The Nine Dental Specialties: What You Should Know | Oral Answers
Prosthodontics– Prosthodontists make prosthetic (fake) teeth. They are specialists in making crowns, bridges, partial dentures, and dentures. Many general dentists do all of these …
Tooth Traditions from Around the World: It’s Not Just the Tooth …
Tajikistan Children in Tajikistan plant their teeth in the ground, hoping that the tooth will grow into a warrior. Turkey The parents of children in Turkey believe that their child’s lost tooth holds …
Mamelons: The Bumps On Your Child’s Permanent Teeth Are Normal
Conclusion If your child has bumps on their front teeth, don’t be alarmed! It’s completely normal to have these bumps on permanent front teeth — it would be abnormal to not have them. If you …
Pediatric Dentistry | Oral Answers
Aug 31, 2011 · Six Names for Baby Teeth and Their Meanings Tom Draper - Aug 29, 2011 3 Pediatric Dentistry
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Dental Suction: Why Dentists Use a Suction - Oral Answers
When a dental hygienist cleans and polishes your teeth, you can get a lot of cleaning paste in your mouth. We use the suction to help clean all of that away. Also, when dentists are do …
Odontogenic Keratocyst: Overview and Treatment - Oral Answers
Oct 28, 2013 · One of the reasons dentists recommend extracting wisdom teeth is that they can stay in the jaw and make it more likely that you’ll get problems such as an odontogenic …