Do you see a shadow forming in between your teeth? Do you also observe some sort of hypersensitivity in that site whenever you drink something cold? Maybe you already have a cavity between your teeth and you just don’t know it. Key Takeaway: You don’t have to panic if you see discoloration between your teeth, but you do have to…
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Dentistry Basics: Tooth Anatomy
You would only fully understand how something works if you know its parts and functions first. One of the first courses you will take in Dentistry is Oral Anatomy, which helps you learn everything about tooth anatomy. If you need a cheat sheet on Tooth Anatomy, here is an illustration that could help you out: The two major divisions of…
Read MoreHow to Brush Your Teeth Properly
Wet your toothbrush with water and squeeze a pea-sized fluoridated toothpaste on the bristles.
Starting from the front surfaces of your teeth, angle the head of your toothbrush at 45 degrees, making sure that you are brushing even the gumline, in a circular manner.
Read MoreHelp Me, Doctor: I Have Bad Breath
Bad breath – Diagnosis and treatment Bad breath or oral halitosis is the third most common complaint patients report when they visit the dentist. This condition is usually caused by the increased number of microorganisms that produce volatile sulfur compounds, desquamated cells on the surface of the tongue, the presence of dental caries, periodontal disease, dental cavity, tonsilloliths, the patient’s…
Read MoreHelp Me, Doctor: My Tooth Fell Off!
1.Retrieve the avulsed tooth by holding it on the crown
2.Rinse it with milk, HBSS (Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution), NSS (Normal Saline Solution), or clean water
3.Once free from any debris and if the patient is conscious, put the tooth back into the socket
4.Bite on a gauze or a clean handkerchief to hold it in place
5.Go to the dentist immediately.