While you might think of your tongue only being a certain color, the truth is that this small muscular organ can come in a range of colors. A tongue may turn red, yellow, purple, even black.
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A dental crown is a synthetic replacement for the enamel portion of your tooth's natural crown. It acts like a cap for a damaged or missing tooth. If you need a dental crown put on, here's what you should know. ?
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Dental Crown Types, Procedure, When It’s Done, Cost, and Aftercare
A beautiful smile can light up any room, and that bright, confident, 100-watt smile is within all of us - we can help you bring it out!
Think you know all about teeth? ?
Would you take a quiz to prove it? ?
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If You Get 15/20 On This Quiz, You Must Be A Dental Student
How long should you spend brushing your teeth?
Two minutes, of course! Try breaking it down into 30-second intervals, brushing the top and bottom front and back in 4 sections.
Your toothbrush lives in your bathroom and works in your mouth. This combination begs the question of whether sanitation is a must for toothbrushes, and if so, how to go about it.
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Is it Necessary to Sanitize Your Toothbrush?
If you've gone in for a dental exam and been told you need debridement, odds are your teeth have been neglected. This process is a more intensive cleaning that is sometimes necessary to properly examine teeth and gums that have accumulated excess tartar. Here's what you should know.
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Why Your Dentist Suggests Debridement
Where do teeth shop?
At The Gap!
Fluoride is used in dentistry to strengthen your teeth's enamel and help prevent cavities. Learn more about the benefits of using fluoride and how to use it safely in order to avoid any unnecessary side effects!
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What Is Fluoride? Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, and Safety
Whether you're just interested in more details or you want to better understand dental care and conditions, knowing the anatomy of the tooth is a great starting place. Here are the basics!
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Tooth Anatomy: Know The Parts Of Your Teeth
Did you know your mouth is home to 700 species of bacteria, amounting to tens of billions of microbes? Don't sweat - most of them belong there. As for the rest, proper oral hygiene will take care of it!
Oral Hygiene Myths: Firm-bristled toothbrushes are better than soft ones
No bristles are hard enough to remove hard tartar from teeth, but most bristles are effective against the formation of plaque. However, hard bristles do differ in that they can cause more damage to teeth and gums than soft bristles.
A cusp of carabelli is a hereditary dental abnormality. Essentially, the cusp is an extra bump that forms on the inside of the upper molars. It is non-functioning and not harmful but can increase vulnerability to tooth decay. Here's what you should know.
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Do You Have A Cusp Of Carabelli?
Did you hear the joke about the alginate?
It wasn't much, but you could really sink your teeth into it. ?
Dentistry Terms to Know: Papillae
Papillae are the numerous bumps that make up the rough texture of the tongue. A single bump is a papilla. These bumps are home to the tongue's taste receptors.
Ever taken a sip of orange juice after brushing only to be hit with an unpleasant taste?
Most of us have, and that reaction is perfectly normal, given the compounds in most toothpaste. Here's what's happening when we experience this.
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Orange Juice And Toothpaste: Why They Don't Mix
Getting a cracked tooth can be painful, but if you act in a timely manner, it isn't anything to fear, even with pain. The first thing to do is to contact your dentist or endodontist and make an appointment for a root canal or other repair.
Leading up to your appointment, you can mitigate pain by avoiding acidic, hot, and cold foods, keeping the tooth clean, and taking pain relievers.
We want our kids to be happy with their smile, so it stands to reason that we want to help them get whiter teeth. If you're considering white strips for kids or teens, learn about the potential risks before you act.
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White Strips For Teeth: Safe For Kids And Teens?
Has your dentist referred you to an endodontist? Many dentists do root canals themselves, so you may be wondering what exactly an endodontist does, and what sets and them apart. Wonder no more.
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