Fluoridation involves adding fluoride to the water supply to help prevent tooth decay. Fluoridation is a contentious policy and there is no blanket implementation in the UK. Good diet and good oral hygiene could be just as effective, without the
Extrusion is the process whereby teeth are pulled further out of the gum, though not removed.
Tooth enamel is a ceramic which forms the outer part of the tooth and is one of the four elements that make up a tooth. Enamel is the toughest material in the human body. It is covered by the “crown”.
Distal is a technical term that means “behind” or “to the back of”. In dentistry terms, your back teeth are distal to your front teeth. Essentially, a distal tooth or teeth mean the posterior of the mouth.
Dentin is the part of the tooth below the enamel that is made from calcium, root canal and pulp chamber. It is made up of calcified tissue, along with enamel, cementum, and pulp all of which are major parts of a tooth. The enamel is on
A dental hygienist is a dental professional primarily concerned with the cleaning of teeth.
Dental decay is the process during which teeth gradually disintegrate due to poor oral hygiene and/or disease.
This term refers to the loss of calcium from teeth, leaving them susceptible to decay.
Cap, meaning dental crown, is an alternative term for a crown. Temporary cap = Temporary crown
Calcification is a process where tissues are hardened through the build up of calcium and phosphorous salt deposits. We also offer bone graft dental treatment.
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