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What is the medical term meaning pertaining to tooth and cheek?
Buccolingual means pertaining to the cheek and tongue.
Why do people have gaps in their teeth and what factors contribute to the formation of these spaces between teeth?
Gaps in teeth, also known as diastema, can be caused by various factors. One common reason is the size discrepancy between teeth and jawbone, leading to extra space. Additionally, habits like thumb sucking or tongue thrusting can push teeth apart. Genetics, gum disease, and missing teeth can also contribute to the formation of gaps between teeth.
What turns food and pushes it between your teeth?
This is a good description of what the tongue does.
Why do teeth separate as you age?
As you age, teeth may separate due to factors such as gum disease, bone loss, teeth shifting, and wear and tear on the teeth. These issues can cause the teeth to become loose and create gaps between them.
Is closed front teeth a dominant trait?
Closed front teeth is considered a recessive trait, meaning that both parents must pass on the gene for closed front teeth in order for it to be expressed in the offspring. If both parents have closed front teeth, then it is likely that their child will also have closed front teeth.
What is the medical term pertaining to between the teeth?
Interdental is the medical term meaning pertaining to between the teeth.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to around the tooth?
Periodontal is the medical term meaning pertaining to around the tooth.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to teeth?
"Dental" refers to the teeth.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to tooth and cheek?
Buccolingual means pertaining to the cheek and tongue.
What is the medical term meaning grinding teeth?
Nocturnal bruxism means grinding teeth during sleep.
What is the medical term meaning gap between the teeth?
It's called a diastema.GAPspaced teethThe technical term for space between permanent teeth is 'diastema.' The technical term for space between primary teeth is 'primate space.'
What is the medical term meaning tooth?
Teeth are called Teeth, a tooth is called a Tooth (yes, even medical personnel use those terms)...but they are classified by type, such as back teeth are MOLARS, "eye-teeth" are CANINES, etc. Also are terms like bicuspids, pre-molars and so on, depending on the location of the tooth in question. You can further clarify should you have the interest, by viewing any of the many DENTAL websites. Hope that helps!Dental
How can you use facet in a sentence pertaining to teeth?
The facet of the teeth is sharp.
What is the medical term meaning without natural teeth?
The medical term for "without teeth" is edentulous.edentulousThe word "edentulous" means being without natural teeth.That would be toothless. or it is endentulous without natural teeth.The medical term for "without teeth" is edentulous.toothless
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the gums?
Stomatitis is a general term for inflammation of tissues lining the mouth.Different parts of the mouth can become inflamed and the term would depend on which particular mouth part you are talking about. Here are a few examples:Glossitis is inflammation of the tongueTonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsilsSialadenitis is inflammation of the salivary glandsPharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx (sore throat)Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums
What is the medical term for so cold your teeth chatter and you shake uncontrollably?
Rigors is the medical term meaning shaking due to chill.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation that attacks the gum and bone that holds the teeth in place?
periodontal disease
