Did you know that there are more than 1,000 types of cheese? Packed with calcium and able to restore enamel, this dairy product is more than just a tasty topping — it can also offer a boost to your dental health. But before you stock up your fridge, make sure you know your cheeses. Not all types offer the same advantages.
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What Causes Jagged Teeth in Kids and Adults?
Give a dentist two teeth of the same type and size, and there may be a way that the dentist can tell you if they belong to a 12-year old or an adult. What gives it away? The presence of mamelons, which are rounded bumps on the edges of newly erupted teeth.
How to Care for Your Dentures
Partial or complete dentures (removable teeth) can replace lost teeth, improving the appearance of your smile.
Why Do My Teeth Hurt When I Eat Sweets?
For teeth, eating or drinking sweet items, is doubly bad:
- Sugary substances can damage teeth, making them prone to sensitivity.
- Consuming sweet foods and drinks can also cause pain or discomfort to teeth that have become sensitised.
How to Know If Your Wisdom Teeth Are Coming in
Despite their important-sounding name, wisdom teeth have no real purpose.
These additional pairs of molars usually emerge in a person’s late teens or 20s, but they’re usually unnecessary for healthy chewing. Wisdom teeth aren’t problematic in and of themselves, but they can create problems if the mouth has no room for them or if they don’t come in straight.
