Doctors say the wisdom tooth, which is usually extracted, is a rich source of stem cells. The soft pulp inside the tooth contains a population of cells — known as mesenchymal stromal cells — which are similar to cells found in bone marrow, a common stem cell source. However, unlike bone marrow, tooth pulp is [...]
In today’s society, it is important to put your very best face forward by keeping your smile healthy and sparkling for success. Maintain a healthy mouth by regularly practicing good dental hygiene habits and treatment problems. Routine dental care to be practiced: Clean your teeth on a daily basis and visit your dentist one or [...]
Dr. Leonard Linkow placed his first dental implant in 1952, four months after he graduated from dental school. By 1992, Dr. Linkow had placed over 19,000 dental implants and stopped counting. He retired from private practice in 2002 leaving a body of work that included 12 books and 36 patents. Many implant dentists refer to [...]
During 1700 BC, Indus Valley Civilization showed the evidence of dentistry. The earliest form involved curing tooth related diseases with the help of bow drills by skilled craftsmen. A Sumerian text from 5000 BC describes that tooth decay was due to ‘tooth worm. Historically, tooth removal (dental extraction) have been used to treat a variety [...]
A natural tooth has a crown – the part which shows above the gum, and a root – the anchor hidden below the gumline. When a tooth is
Teeth can be lost as a result of trauma, accidents, gum diseases, failed root canals, broken teeth, and tooth decay. A missing tooth will cause the opposing tooth to supraerupt into the missing space. Adjacent teeth also
For knocked out permanent teeth, the sooner the tooth is put back in its socket, the better its chances. The best chance for survival occurs if the tooth is reimplanted within 30 minutes. Once implanted, the tooth must be stabilized using the techniques just described for 2-4 weeks. Hold the tooth by the crown, never by [...]
Babies require daily dental hygiene care in order to prevent mouth irritation and tooth decay. Dental hygiene should begin shortly after a child is born. After every feeding a clean, warm wash cloth should be used to gently cleanse the inside of the mouth. General dental care for babies and young children : It is [...]
Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems, tooth decay and bad breath. Teeth cleaning is the removal of plaque and tartar from teeth with the help of toothbrush. Cleaning the tongue is a essential part of daily oral hygiene, it is removal of the white or [...]
Dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal (gum) diseases are some of the most common diseases that afflict humanity, especially in both developed and developing nations. Both dental caries and periodontal diseases are the result of the action of bacteria in plaque, which is deposited on the teeth and gums. If you can clean your whole [...]