What Are the Different Types of Teeth?
Every tooth has a specific job or function (use the dental arch in this section to locate and identify each type of tooth):Incisors: Incisors are the squarish, sharp-edged teeth in…
Root Canal
A root canal is a dental procedure to remove dead or dying nerve tissue and bacteria from inside a tooth.A dentist will use a needle to place numbing medicine (anesthetic)…
Gum Disease
If you have gum disease, you're not alone. Many U.S. adults currently have some form of the disease. It ranges from simple gum inflammation, called gingivitis, to serious damage to…
What Are the Different Types of Teeth?
Every tooth has a specific job or function (use the dental arch in this section to locate and identify each type of tooth):Incisors: Incisors are the squarish, sharp-edged teeth in…
Tooth
The structure of the tooth includes dentin, pulp and other tissues, blood vessels and nerves embedded in the bony jaw. Above the gum line, the tooth is protected by the…