Alveolar Arch
The alveolar bone forms a U-shape and this is termed the Alveolar Arch.
Dental Veneers (Porcelain)
Dental veneers are thin shells of ceramic material that is bonded to the front of a tooth/teeth to improve colour or appearance. Porcelain Veneers in combination can form a “Hollywood smile”. You can get porcelain veneers abroad for only £397 per tooth in one short visit of 4 days or two 1 day visits with a […]
Tooth or Dental Cyst
A dental cyst is one of the most common problems that result in patients seeking a dentist urgently, as it has the potential to cause sudden and unexpected pain in the affected area and can also spread to the jaw, gums and face. Patients suffering from this type of dental pain are advised to make […]
Dental patient experience
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Secondary Teeth
Permanent or adult teeth are also called secondary teeth, as opposed to primary or milk teeth.
Primary Teeth
The baby or milk teeth are also termed ‘primary teeth’.
Canine teeth
Canine teeth are also called cuspids or fangs if referring to the upper jaw teeth. They are usually stronger and longer than other teeth but not always, so they may be confused with incisors. Canine teeth are situated on either side of incisors (see illustration below). There are four canines; two maxillary (upper) canines and two mandibular (lower) […]
Incisor canines
The central and lateral teeth are also termed incisor canines. See central incisors.
Posterior
‘Posterior’ refers to the teeth at the back of your mouth (bi-cuspids and molars). As opposed to the anterior teeth.
Anterior
‘Anterior’ refers to the teeth at the front of your mouth (centrals, laterals, cuspids). As opposed to the posterior teeth.