Have you ever wondered what someone meant when they called them “buck-toothed”? Or have you ever observed that certain people have crooked teeth to varying degrees? In this article, we’ll discuss what buck teeth are, why they occur, how prevalent they are, how to get rid of them, and the treatment options. What is a buck tooth? The term “buck…
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Oral Surgery Instruments: Types and Uses
Oral surgery is a branch of dentistry that involves diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of various conditions and diseases related to the mouth, jaw, face, and neck. This specialization in dentistry can be performed in a dental office, hospital, or outpatient surgical center, depending on the nature of the procedure. One of the courses that you have to take as…
Read MoreThe Periodontium: Everything That You Have To Know
Your first year of dental school means getting to know the basics and memorizing them like the back of your hand. This means that you have to familiarize yourself with not just the anatomy and functions of your teeth, but with the structures that surround it as well, like the periodontium. In this article, we will be talking about all…
Read MoreDentistry 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…
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