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Dental hygiene

Dental hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy (including the teeth, gums, and tongue) by brushing and…

01 Jan 2012
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Dental Plaque

Dental plaque is a white-ish substance that develops every day, and adheres to teeth.  It is mostly found on the…

01 Jan 2012
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Periodontitis (Periodontal Disease; Gum Disease)

Periodontitis, or periodontal disease or gum disease, is inflammation of the supporting structures of teeth (i.e. bone,…

01 Jan 2012
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Flossing

Flossing is the use of special thread to dislodge and clean food and bacteria from in between teeth. Flossing should…

01 Jan 2012
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Casein phosphopeptide – amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP)

Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) is a compound that slows the progression of tooth decay and helps to strengthen teeth.

01 Jan 2012
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Denture

Dentures are a set of artificial teeth…

01 Jan 2012
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Periodontal Ligament

The periodontal ligament consists of fibres (blood and nerves) that attach the root of a tooth to the underlying bone.

01 Jan 2012
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Riga-Fedes syndrome

Riga-Fedes syndrome, essentially is the occurrence of ulceration and infant discomfort due to the eruption of the primary teeth.

01 Jan 2012
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Bruxism

Bruxism is the medical term used to refer to teeth clenching.

01 Jan 2012

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