Archive for January 7th, 2007
Dental Facts
Sunday, January 7th, 2007The appearance of normal teeth varies, especially the molars. Abnormally shaped teeth can result from many different conditions. Specific diseases can have a profound effect on tooth shape, tooth color, time of appearance, or absence of teeth.
The two most prevalent diseases in Western man are dental decay and a gum disease called gingivitis. It is [...]
Tooth Restoration
Sunday, January 7th, 2007 Picture of a normal tooth
A missing single tooth surrounded by healthy teeth has unique demands. The challenge is to replace your missing tooth for both function and appearance, without harming your remaining teeth or gum tissue. There are several options available today to restore a tooth, and this would depend on the extent [...]
Dental Caries
Sunday, January 7th, 2007Dental caries, also described by its consequences namely tooth decay or dental cavities, is an infectious disease which damages the structures of teeth. Tooth decay or dental caries, is the destruction of the tooth enamel. The tooth enamel is the outer surface of a tooth. It occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches) [...]
