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Learn about general topics about teeth, teeth structures, numbers, eruption, anatomy, facts and other topics on dentistry. It helps you to understand oral health better.

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Tooth Numbering System with Teeth Numbers and Names

Dr. Shubham G. Devaiya, BDS -
Have you seen a dentist taking records of teeth with numbers in your dental examination and wondered how teeth...
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What is Dentin? Structure, Functions of Dentin

Dr. Shubham G. Devaiya, BDS -
What is Dentin/Dentine Dentin is a hard mineralized tissue that forms a major mass of teeth. It is slightly yellowish...
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Are Teeth Bones? Shocking Difference between Teeth and Bones

Dr. Shubham G. Devaiya, BDS -
Are Teeth Bones? Are Teeth Considered Bones? What do you think about it? What is difference between teeth and bones?...
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Tooth Extraction : Procedure, Risks, Aftercare, and Recovery

Dr. Shubham G. Devaiya, BDS -
What is Tooth Extraction? Tooth extraction is a dental procedure in which the dentist removes a tooth from the alveolar...
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Tooth Eruption Chart, Sequence, and Timeline Full Guide

Dr. Shubham G. Devaiya, BDS -
What is Tooth eruption? Tooth eruption, also known as teething is a process in which, a tooth emerge from gums...
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When do Wisdom teeth need to be Removed

Dr. Shubham G. Devaiya, BDS -
Wisdom teeth are 3rd molar teeth and the last teeth in the mouth. These teeth come in or erupt...
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What is Calculus or Tartar? How to Remove Calculus or Tartar

Dr. Shubham G. Devaiya, BDS -
Calculus or tartar is a hard structure, it forms because of mineralization of dental plaque. It can't be removed...
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Materia Alba : Materia Alba vs Plaque vs Calculus

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What is Materia Alba? Materia Alba is a soft chalky white deposit on the tooth surface. It's primarily composed of...
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Teeth : Anatomy Diagram, Types, Name, Number and Functions

Dr. Shubham G. Devaiya, BDS -
Teeth Overview Teeth are the essential part of the body for eating food, speaking, smiling, etc. There are many different types...
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