Tooth Decay and Children

November 19, 2008

Tooth decay in children is very common because of the high consumption of sugar, which could be in the form of chocolates, soda etc. Apart from this, there are few other causes of tooth decay as well. Share and Enjoy:

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Tooth Decay and Fluoride

November 17, 2008

It’s a well known fact that fluoride is a good for teeth. The reason behind this is that fluoride aids the tooth remineralization process. Fluoride gets absorbed on to the demineralized surface. Fluoride then in turn attracts other minerals like Calcium, thus speeding up the rate of remineralization. Fluoride is also present in saliva and [...]

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Dental Plaque : Tooth Decay and Dental Plaque

November 13, 2008

You can consider tooth as a three layered structure. Inner most portion, which is the center of the tooth is the presence of nerves. The surface of a tooth is made of enamel and dentin. The bulk of a tooth, both its root and inner aspects, is composed of a calcified tissue called dentin. Dentin [...]

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Tooth Decay : Reasons of Tooth Decay

November 7, 2008

Tooth decay is an active process of tooth destruction resulting from interactions between teeth, food, and bacteria. Due to the interaction of food and bacteria, the mineral content of the tooth gets dissolved, resulting in formation of a hole or a cavity. This decay process can be prevented by working closely with your dentist and [...]

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Choosing a Dentist !

November 2, 2008

Choosing a dentist can prove to be a difficult task for a commoner like me because Dentistry has 9 different fields of expertise. Hence, the best way would be to start with a family dentist or a general dentist. A family or general dentist is licensed to diagnose dental issues and oral conditions, develop treatment [...]

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