Jul
15
2011
Even dentists like to have fun, and when it comes to teaching children how to look after their teeth, fun is the best approach. Children take more notice of adults when the adult in question is entertaining them. For a dentist, the best tools in their toolbox are the dental props that are available.
These [...]
Tags: dental health education, dental props, dentures, molars, Toothbrush
Apr
20
2011
Wisdom teeth are third molars that appear late in the teen years. In many people, the teeth rupture through without any problems. In others, there simply isn’t the room in their mouth for a third molar. This can result in a number of problems such as:
overcrowding of teeth
twisting of teeth
discomfort in the mouth
impacting of wisdom [...]
Tags: impacted tooth, molars, third molar, wisdom teeth
Aug
16
2009
We were taught this in school. Types of teeth. Do you remember any of it today? Why would you, right? You aren’t required to know about teeth. Let the dentists fuss on that. Irrespective of how you feel about this bit of information, I am dedicating today’s post on the different types of teeth. If [...]
Tags: canines, incisors, molars, pre-molars, types of teeth
Jul
21
2008
Whenever we refer to the mouth, we refer to the lips, the teeth, the inner cheeks, the gums, and the tongue. The mouth of ours is responsible for more things than we give it credit for.
It helps us smile.
Along with the jaws, it gives our face its structure.
It enables us to speak.
It helps us chew [...]
Tags: canines, incisors, molars, pre-molars, teeth structure, types of teeth