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Your baby was born with her tongue tied now you notice her Frenulum Labii Superioris - under her top lip extends to her gumline - causing her front teeth to gap - should this be a worry?
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∙ 16y ago
I know you can have it clipped if it is under the tongue, I would assume you could do the same for the above. Contact a pediadontist(young child dentist). I know you can have it clipped if it is under the tongue, I would assume you could do the same for the above. Contact a pediadontist(young child dentist).
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∙ 16y ago
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What is the white headed bump on your gumline?
It could be Canker Sores.
Is retraction cord usage essential to record margins in crown bridge preparation?
Retraction cord is primarily used when the margin of the crown (where it meets natural tooth structure) will be below the gumline. If the point at which the crown meets the tooth is above the gumline, cord is not generally used.
What is prophy?
A prophy is the term used in Dentistry for a simple cleaning. This type of cleaning, removes plaque and calculus that is ABOVE the gumline. Any treatment that goes below the gumline, should not be categorized as a prophy. A person that gets a prophy, has healthy gums, little to no bleeding and usually, very little debris on their teeth.
Where are adult teeth at birth?
They are way above the gumline, up in the bone, until it is time for them to come down and erupt into the mouth.
Why does brushing your teeth get rid of decay?
It does not remove any decay, but it removes the source of decay (bacteria). Brushing removes plaque and bacteria which can attack your teeth causing decay.The bacteria live on food residue, especially along the gumline and between teeth. Brushing and flossing removes food and any accumulated plaque before the bacteria can damage the teeth and gums.
What is subgingival calculus?
Calculus is calcified dental plaque, commonly called tartar, and subgingival calculus is tartar found on the roots of the teeth below the gumline.
What can you eat with a crown on your tooth?
Best to avoid eating on it if you can. You run the risk of breaking it more. Once it breaks down to the gumline, it may not be able to be restored. Rec: Soft foods
Are eukayotic cells from you gumline gram-positive or gram-negative?
Neither, only bacteria are classified as Gram positive or Gram negative.
Your cat has pain when eating?
If your cat is in pain when eating, it is very likely that the cat has some sort of dental or gum infection and should be taken to the vets immediately to be treated. There is very little you can do at home as dental infections usually start below the gumline and not on the tooth itself.
What are the different kinds of teeth cavities?
A tooth has many surfaces and some people describe the decay by where it is on the tooth. The cavities the dentist can see by a clinical exam are on the chewing surfaces of the teeth and on the gumline area. There are some tooth decay cavities that are formed between the teeth due to lack of flossing. For these cavities, the dentist must take an x-ray to find them. You cannot see them by looking or feeling with the "pick". Another type of tooth decay is something that happens to an injured tooth called "internal resorption". The dentist also needs to take an x-ray to find this, unless the decay eats it way out of the tooth and shows at the gumline.
What is the difference between plaque and tartar?
Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that forms on teeth daily. It is the main cause of cavities and gum disease, and can harden into tartar if not removed each day.Plaque causes cavities when the acids in plaque attack your teeth after eating. With repeated acid attacks, your tooth enamel can break down and a cavity may form. Children are the most cavity-prone, but adults can also get tooth decay.Gum disease starts with plaque above the gumline. Plaque that is not removed can irritate the gums around your teeth leading to gingivitis (red, swollen, bleeding gums). As plaque builds up and moves below the gumline, your gums can pull away from your teeth, which can lead to tooth loss.
When your permanent tooth falls out does the root come out as well?
The "tooth root" is the part of the tooth below the gumline, connected by a canal to the anchor in the bone. The tissue that is within the tooth is lost by extraction, but there is also some nerve tissue in the base of the socket. In any event, these nerves usually atrophy, and any transplanted teeth will not have sensory connections.
