May
24
2011
While most of us take our teeth for granted, the anatomy behind those teeth can be quite complicated. Children’s teeth are there for a reason and the early loss of just one tooth can have serious consequences on the formation of adult teeth. This is why dentists work hard to try and preserve a child’s [...]
Tags: deciduous teeth, impacted tooth, space maintainers
Aug
21
2008
What is oral irrigation?
Oral irrigation is part of the extended dental care routine. Oral irrigation implies cleaning the teeth by means of rinsing using an apparatus called the oral irrigator. The instrument is filled with water, which then is directed to you mouth. The water is released at a high speed to clean hard-to-reach places [...]
Tags: barodontalgia, deciduous teeth, gemini tooth, halitosis, odontalgia, oral irrigation