Saliva protects against dental caries by several means: Physical clearance: with a high flow rate of saliva, low viscosity results in a better cleaning affect on the teeth Buffering capacity: saliva buffers and helps neutralize acids that can cause cavities in teeth Post-eruptive enamel maturation allowing enamel to...
Regular dental cleanings and checkups have proven to be effective in providing optimal dental health. Allowing the dentist to detect a problem early on before it becomes too large, is the only way to minimize chair time with a dentist and save money. If your physician...
After a tooth is extracted, a hole remains where the root once was. Typically, 47% of bone resorbs after a tooth is extracted, in the first year. After that, there is a gradual dissipation of bone in the years to follow. Bone grafting with autogenous...