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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Ultimate Oral Hygiene Guide

October 30, 2008

I never had any kind of problem with my teeth, but when I had the problem a few months back, it caused me enormous pain, stress and the treatment set me back by a few thousand dollars. I’m not sure why, but I would always shy away from even the thought of showing my teeth [...]

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