Symptoms in different Stages of Dental Caries Dental caries harms the tooth leading to various symptoms depending on stage of decay. White spots to brownish spots- Affects the appearance of teeth Decay extending into enamel- Affects the appearance due to darker color and may be visible as a hole in tooth Decay extending into dentin-…
Stages of Dental Caries Dental caries is an infectious and transmissible disease because it is caused by bacteria colonizing the tooth surfaces. Dental caries progresses in stages Stage 1: White spots to brownish spots Stage 2: Decay extending into enamel Stage 3: Decay extending into dentin Stage 4: Local infection of pulp Stage 5: Infection…
Stages of Dental Caries Dental caries is an infectious and transmissible disease because it is caused by bacteria colonizing the tooth surfaces. Dental caries progresses in stages Stage 1: White spots to brownish spots Stage 2: Decay extending into enamel Stage 3: Decay extending into dentin Stage 4: Local infection of pulp Stage 5: Infection…
Importance of Milk Teeth Milk teeth or baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth. During the time they are in a child’s mouth, they perform important functions- Help in chewing, hence, digestion and nutrition affecting overall growth Development of speech Growth of upper and lower jaw Aids in smiling and looks affecting psychological development Prevention…
Good Dental OcclusionGood dental occlusion can be defined as the one with Correct relation of upper and lower jaw Acceptable fit of upper and lower teeth No gaps between teeth Relative harmony in the size of teeth Correct placement of teeth in bone Unrestricted and harmonious movement of lower jaw Chewing system in stable, functional,…
Dental Occlusion Dental occlusion is the way teeth fit when the upper and lower jaws come together. Dental Occlusion affects Teeth and gums Chewing efficiency and Chewing muscles Facial muscles Growth of upper and lower jaw Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Body posture and balance Brain activity Good dental occlusion not only helps in maintaining the health…
Worried because of reduced mouth opening??? If your mouth does not open wide (less than 40 mm) If you feel Burning sensation If you feel tightening sensation in oral cavity or unable to stretch your cheeks White fibrous bands appear in cheeks or around lips You have something to worry about. This condition is known…
Structure of tooth Tooth has two parts: Crown: Visible in mouth. It is covered by protective outer covering called enamel which is the hardest tissue of the body. Enamel is insensitive to outside stimulus. Root: Embedded into jaw bone with gums on outside. It is covered by cementum. Root is attached to the bone with…
OPG of 5 year old OPG of a 5-year-old child may be overwhelming for someone who is looking at it for the first time. So, here is a walkthrough of one OPG and structures easily seen in it- Form and shape of lower jaw (mandible) & upper jaw (maxilla) Temporomandibular Joint Sinuses and Nasal septum…