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Gums
What surrounds the teeth and keeps them in place is more than just the delicate pink flesh we call our gums. As a group, all these structures are called the periodontium. The treatment of gums and their diseases is called periodontics.
- Periodontal ligament - The periodontal ligament is composed of bundles of connective tissue fibers that anchor the teeth within the jaws. One end of each bundle is attached to the cementum covering the root of the tooth. The other end is embedded in the bony tooth socket (called the alveolar socket). These bundles of fibers allow the tooth to withstand the forces of biting and chewing.
- Alveolar process and socket - If you were to look at a skull that is missing teeth, you would see that the jaws are not just flat planes of bone. Within the bone are small craters that mark where the teeth had been. These craters are the alveolar sockets. The walls of the craters are called the alveolar processes. As teeth erupt through the gums, the alveolar processes develop around the teeth to help support them.
- Gingiva - The gingiva is the pink flesh we call our gums. It lies over the bones of the jaw and hugs the tooth tightly at its neck. The earliest stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. At this stage, gums can become red, inflamed and bleed easily. The later stages, when bone loss and possibly tooth loss can occur, are known as periodontitis.
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∙ 13y agoIt varies person to person, but here are what is usually seen:
Upper first premolars (behind eye tooth) have two
Second premolars (next one back) have one
Upper first molars (big tooth closest to the front) have three- or four
Upper second molars (next one back) have three
Upper third molars (wisdom teeth) have three... or two...
Lower first premolars- 1
Lower second premolars-1
Lower first molars- 3 or 4
Lower second molars- 3
Lower third molars- 3 or 2
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∙ 13y agothis is may be general Question , Because there is a different type of teeth ( i.e. anterior & posterior ) according to the roots the number of nerves located.
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What is the name of the part of the tooth hidden inside the tooth?
The 'pulp' is the nerve of the tooth.
The nerve is dead in my tooth What now?
Put it under your pillow and the tooth fairy will come for it
Can a rotted tooth nerve tooth still in be killed with clove oil app?
Beats me.
Do cows have nerves in their teeth?
You might think that a tooth's nerve tissue is vitally important to a tooth's health and function, but in reality it's not. A tooth's nerve tissue plays an important role in the growth and development of the tooth, but once the tooth has erupted through the gums and has finished maturing the nerve's only function is sensory, it provides the tooth with the ability to feel hot and cold.In regards to the normal day to day functioning of our mouths, the sensory information provided by a single tooth is really quite minimal. Dentists realize that on a practical level it is pretty much academic whether a tooth has a live nerve in it or not. If a tooth's nerve tissue is present and healthy, wonderful. But if a tooth has had its nerve tissue removed during root canal treatment that's fine too, you will never miss it.
What part of the tooth detects hot and cold?
he nerve
If you nerve is removed from you tooth will you tooth die?
Yes the tooth's nerve is in the roots and ends in the crown of the tooth. Extracting a tooth will remove the nerve. It is important to discuss different treatment options with a dentist because sometimes a root canal is the preferred treatment and sometimes extraction is more appropriate. Not all teeth need to be replaced but if the tooth is important for function, bite stability, or esthetics than tooth replacements such as dental implants or fixed bridges become important options to consider.
What Part of the tooth with nerve?
The part of the tooth that has the nerves in it is right under the crown of your tooth ''aka'' the top part of your tooth and they travel down into you gums hope this help's
How can you tell if a tooth nerve is infected or just inflamed?
Go to the dentist! You can not run around with a infection in your tooth. If you think you have a infection in your tooth that is enough reson to go to the dentist. They know if a nerve is infected or inflamed. -------- Even if it is inflamed that means that the dental nerve is infected with bacteria, and if left untreated it can lead to gangrene and root treatment. See this video about infection of the dental nerve http://www.checkdent.com/en/videos/tooth-inflammation-159.html
Symptoms of nerve infection in tooth?
It hurts like a Bxtch
How long does it take for a tooth nerve to die?
While in a tooth or after pulled? Inside your tooth in your mouth, the nerve may not die. You may have to get a root canal done to remove the nerve and keep the tooth. If a person does not pull an infected tooth, the infection may strangle the nerve and leave a non-sensitive tooth. You will then have a grey tooth with no life in it. If this happens and your lucky enough without medication so as the infection goes away; you would have experienced a natural root death and will need to keep an eye on the tooth and get x rays done often. Your tooth will still rot and you will not know it because you feel little pain in the tooth. If your talking about the nerve in the pulled tooth's orifice, bottom jaws could be damaged for months or even permanently. You may also feel as though your lip was numb if you have damage. Top back orifices may perforate the nasal cavity and may hurt constantly. Please be more specific for specific answers.
When was Every Nerve Alive created?
Every Nerve Alive was created in 1999.
What would be the cause of a large swollen area on the hard palate?
the nerve. infection of a tooth/nerve, but sometimes just temporary. there is not too much fat/meat/tissue on the bones on the hard palate therefore every small swelling feels enormous.
