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Fun Dental Facts
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Dentistry actually does have a big role in Crime Scene Investigation commonly known as CSI. It's really all about Forensic Dentistry which is the branch of dentistry that deals with the legal aspects of professional dental practices and treatment, with particular emphasis on the use of dental records to identify victims of crimes and their ...
Fun Dental Facts
Sunday, February 7, 2010
According to the American Veterinarian Dental Society, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show some signs of oral disease by age 3.
As in humans, plaque and tartar build up leads to periodontal disease which affects the tissues and supporting tooth structures. Pets show symptoms of red, swollen and bleeding gums, pain, and persistent ...
Fun Dental Facts, Wisdom Teeth
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Third molars have been referred to as “teeth of wisdom” since the Seventeenth Century and simply “wisdom teeth” since the Nineteenth Century. The third molars generally appear much later than other teeth, usually between the ages of 17 and 25 when a person reaches adulthood. It is generally thought among linguists that they ...
Fun Dental Facts, Pregnancy
Thursday, February 4, 2010
For expectant mothers it is quite normal to be concerned about their own general and oral health. Could pregnancy affect my gums? (Yes, gingivitis, inflammation of the gum tissue is common from the second through the eighth month of pregnancy.) Does the calcium for the baby's teeth come from my teeth? (No, this is an ...
Fun Dental Facts
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Did you know that getting a good night's sleep each night can contribute to better oral health? Well, it can! A study recently published in the Journal of Periodontology states that people obtaining 7-8 hours of sleep per night exhibited greater resistance to periodontal disease when compared to those getting 6 or less hours of ...
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