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What keeps food between the grinding surfaces of the teeth during chewing?
The tongue and the cheeks
Where is the buccinator muscle?
compresses the cheek; & helps keep food between grinding surfaces of teeth during chewing
what junction of two tooth surfaces is a?
A junction of two tooth surfaces is called an embrasure. Embrasures are the V-shaped spaces formed between adjacent teeth. They play a role in maintaining proper gingival health and also help in self-cleansing of the teeth during activities like chewing.
Which muscles compress the cheeks to help keep food between the grinding surfaces of the teeth while chewing?
The primary muscles that compress the cheeks are the buccinator muscles. These muscles are located in the lateral walls of the oral cavity and help keep food positioned between the molars during chewing. Additionally, the orbicularis oris muscle plays a role in maintaining lip closure, which aids in the overall process of chewing and preventing food from escaping the mouth.
What are the symptoms of bruxism?
During a dental examination, a dentist may recognize damage resulting from bruxism, including: enamel loss from the chewing surfaces of teeth; flattened tooth surfaces; loosened teeth; and fractured teeth and fillings.
What is Tony Romo chewing during football games?
because his favorite is a chewing gum............
What happens to chewing gum during its life?
it goes soft
When do kids get their molars sealed?
Kids typically get their molars sealed between the ages of 6 and 12, as this is when their permanent molars erupt. Dental sealants are applied to the chewing surfaces of these teeth to help protect against cavities. The process is usually recommended during routine dental check-ups and can be done as soon as the molars fully emerge. Early application helps reduce the risk of decay during the cavity-prone years.
What are the discs of fibrocartilage between the articulating surfaces of the knee called?
They are called Menisci. Also called shock abrosbing pads.
What is produced during the process of friction?
During the process of friction, heat is produced as a result of the resistance between two surfaces moving against each other. This heat is generated due to the conversion of kinetic energy into thermal energy at the contact points between the surfaces.
Friction does what 3 things to objects?
Friction: Resists the motion of objects by creating a force opposing their movement. Generates heat as a result of the energy lost during the interaction between surfaces. Helps in providing traction and grip between surfaces, such as in car tires on the road.
Why Gum Chewing During School Is Good?
it keeps the brain active.
