Let's talk about the causes and treatment of OVERBITES! With an overbite, teeth at the top front of your mouth overlap the bottom ones too much. Don’t confuse an overbite with an overjet, which is where those teeth splay out. How to correct an overbite will depend on your skeletal anatomy and how severe your overbite actually is. Your dentist might recommend orthodontic treatment or surgery, but they’ll probably send you to an orthodontist for a specialist’s opinion first.
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Dental Clinical Terms : Abutment Crown
Artificial crown also serving for the retention or support of a dental prosthesis.
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Monday, April 24, 2023
Dental Clinical Terms : Acute Periradicular or Acute Apical Abscess
An inflammatory reaction to pulpal infection and necrosis characterized by rapid onset, spontaneous pain, tenderness of the tooth to pressure, pus formation and eventual swelling of associated tissues. May also be known as acute periapical abscess, acute alveolar abscess, dentoalveolar abscess, phoenix abscess, recrudescent abscess, secondary apical abscess.
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1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
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Friday, April 21, 2023
how to FLOSS your teeth WITH BRACES
There are 4 ways to properly clean between your teeth when you have braces, including using floss threaders, superfloss, interdental brushes, and water flossers! This video shows a quick demo on how to use each one so you can keep your teeth healthy throughout your braces journey!
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Dental Clinical Terms : Abscess
Acute or chronic localized inflammation, probably with a collection of pus, associated with tissue destruction and, frequently, swelling; usually secondary to infection.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
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Saturday, April 15, 2023
Overbite
Overbite is the extent of vertical (superior-inferior) overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors, measured relative to the incisal ridges.
The term overbite does not refer to a specific condition, nor is it a form of malocclusion. Rather an absent or excess overbite would be a malocclusion. Normal overbite is not measured in exact terms, but as a proportion (approximately 30–50% of the height of the mandibular incisors) and is commonly expressed as a percentage.
Overbite is often confused with overjet, which is the distance between the maxillary anterior teeth and the mandibular anterior teeth in the anterior-posterior axis.
"Overbite" may also be used commonly to refer to Class II malocclusion or retrognathia, though this usage can be considered incorrect. This is where the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar is situated anterior to the buccal groove of the mandibular first molar; in other words, the mandible (lower jaw) appears too far behind the maxilla. A person presenting with Class II malocclusion may exhibit excessive overbite as well, or may have the opposite problem, which is referred to as openbite (or apertognathia). In the case of apertognathia, and the teeth do not overlap enough or at all—the upper teeth protrude past the lower teeth.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Underbite Correction EXPLAINED (causes & treatments)
Let's talk about UNDERBITES ...including causes and treatment! An underbite is a physical characteristic where the front lower teeth set out further than — or even overlap — the front upper teeth. Typically, you want to have an extremely slight, natural overbite where the upper front teeth barely overlap the lower front teeth. But when it’s the other way around — in the case of an underbite — it can lead to a host of complications. Understanding underbite causes and how to correct an underbite can help you (or your child) find relief.
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Dentist Tools : Mouth Mirror
A mouth mirror or dentist's mirror is an instrument used in dentistry. The head of the mirror is usually round, and the most common sizes used are No. 4 (⌀ 18 mm) and No. 5 (⌀ 20 mm). A No. 2 is sometimes used when a smaller mirror is needed, such as when working on back teeth with a dental dam in place. The mouth mirror has a wide range of uses. Three of its most important functions are allowing indirect vision by the dentist, reflecting light onto desired surfaces, and retraction of soft tissues. There exist 2 different norms of the thread that are not compatible with each other. The US norm has a taper thread and is mostly used in the United States, Canada, Spain, and South Korea.
Indirect vision is needed in certain locations of the mouth where visibility is difficult or impossible. The posterior (or lingual) surfaces of the anterior maxillary teeth is a notable area where mouth mirrors are often used. Other areas of the mouth can be viewed more readily with the mouth mirror, even though it would be possible to see them if the dentist or dental hygienist adjusted their body into a poor position. Without the mouth mirror, poor body positioning would occur daily and lead to chronic postural problems, especially in the back and neck.
Other areas of the mouth are difficult to light, even with overhead dentists' lights. The mouth mirror is used in these cases to reflect light onto those surfaces. This is especially useful if the mirror is also being used for indirect vision of a dark area.
Furthermore, the mouth mirror is used to retract tissues such as the tongue or cheeks to improve visibility of the teeth.
Dentist's mirrors are also commonly used by engineers to allow vision in tight spaces and around corners in equipment. They are a common tool in optics and laser labs as well.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
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Monday, April 3, 2023
6 QUICK ways to HEAL a BURNT MOUTH
Recently burn the roof of your mouth or burn your tongue?! Let's talk about ways to HEAL it fast! Most people burn their mouths on pizza. But getting a burnt tongue is fairly common too (especially if you’re a coffee lover.) The great news is that by taking it easy for a few days, your mouth can usually heal pretty quickly. But if the burn is severe enough it could require medical care or a prescription to get you out of pain. Always watch for signs of infection; although rare, you should seek care from your physician or dentist if redness and swelling start to develop.
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