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2. Remineralisation of teeth - Wikipedia

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   Remineralization can contribute towards restoring strength and function within tooth structure. [3] Demineralization is the removal of minerals (mainly calcium) from any of the hard tissues: enamel, dentine, and cementum. [4] It begins at the surface, and may progress into either cavitation (tooth decay) or erosion (tooth wear).

3. Interdental cleaning - Wikipedia

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   Toothpicks are thin sticks made from various materials that insert into the interdental space for cleaning. Although there is a long history of use dating back to 1.8 million years ago, [8] dentists generally discourage their use due to danger of causing mechanical damage to gum, enamel, and tooth roots. [9]

4. Tooth polishing - Wikipedia

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   This suggests that tooth polishing should be based on the clients individual needs. [1] Previously, tooth polishing was a service provided at every hygiene appointment, due to this many patients expect this as part of the routine care. This has placed dental professionals into an ethical dilemma on whether or not this service should be provided ...

5. 17 alternative uses for toothpaste, from bee stings to ...

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   Toothpaste cleans and polishes your teeth and freshens your mouth but it can also be added to your arsenal of cleaning supplies to polish, shine and freshen a whole host of other things. For these ...

6. Fluoride varnish - Wikipedia

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   Fluoride varnish is a highly concentrated form of fluoride that is applied to the tooth's surface by a dentist, dental hygienist or other dental professional, as a type of topical fluoride therapy. [1] It is not a permanent varnish but due to its adherent nature it is able to stay in contact with the tooth surface for several hours.

7. Tooth whitening - Wikipedia

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   The perception of tooth colour is multi-factorial. Reflection and absorption of light by the tooth can be influenced by a number of factors including specular transmission of light through the tooth; specular reflection at the surface; diffuse light reflection at the surface; absorption and scattering of light within the dental tissues; enamel mineral content; enamel thickness; dentine colour ...