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If you have gingivitis what part of your body has an inflammation?
Gingivitis is an an inflammation of the gingivae - the gums.
What do you call the white covering of the tooth?
It is called the enamel. It's the most external layer of a tooth and the hardest substance in the body.
When there is no caries then why toothache occur?
A cavity is a defect in the enamel of a tooth, which usually but not always exposes the sensitive dentin and/or pulp to the oral environment. This causes the nerve in the tooth root to become inflammed and irritated, causing a toothache. Other causes of a toothache would be gingivitis (gum disease), pressure on the tooth nerve (such as from an abscess) and neuritis (inflammation of the nerve). While a cavity is one of the more common causes of toothaches, it is not the only cause.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the tissues that surround and support the teeth?
Depending on what exact part the inflammation is in: 1-Periodontitis is a set of inflammatory diseases affecting the peridontium, that is, the tissues that surround and support the teeth. 2-Gingivitis: inflammation of the gum tissue. 3-Pericoronitis: inflammation of the soft and hard tissues surrounding one particular tooth (e.g. wisdom tooth)
What does the greek suffix itis mean in the word gingivitis?
The Greek suffix "itis" means inflammation. Therefore, gingivitis refers to the inflammation of the gums.
What is the human tooth enamel called?
Enamel is called the dentine part of the tooth
What protects tooth enamel?
Just brush your teeth use mouthwash (I suggest Act Restoring Mouthwash)If it doesn't work (it will take weeks) Go to a dentist!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 times a year!!!!!I have another suggestion DON'T DRINK MOUNTAIN DEW IF YOU HAVE TOOTH DECAY you will be more healthy, loose pounds, and have better teeth.hope this helped
What is the history behind the word gingivitis?
"Gingiva" is the medical name for what we call our gums. "itis" is a suffix in medical lingo that means "inflammation". Hence: "Gingivitis - inflammation of the gums".
Is gum disease and gingivitis related?
Gingivitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the gums. Gingivitis is a common finding in many types of gum disease.
Is tooth enamel and paint enamel the same?
yes
What is the outer of a tooth called?
Tooth enamel.
The outside of your tooth is called enamel?
it is called enamel. so the answer is true It is called enamel
