Question 1

how do teeth harden?

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Harden vrs Decay?: Fluoride hardens teeth to be more resistant to decay.  Good nutrition including calcium, and avoiding sugars/carbohydrates and sodas also helps prevent decay.  Brush your teeth!
brittle hard comes with age and drying.
Endodontic therapy (root canal) removes the nerve of the tooth, but also the blood circulation drying the tooth.

Question 2

why do my teeth stain?

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Stains: Coffee
tea
cigarettes
red wine

just a few of the many things that will stain your teeth due to compounds that stick to your teeth or are absorbed by your enamel. Visit your dentist regularly and brush correctly at home to minimize discoloration.

Question 3

how to have wite teeth?

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Many ways..: Avoid foods and habits that stain teeth, like coffee, tea, and smoking. Brush your teeth well twice a day and visit your dentist regularly for a professional cleaning. Have your teeth professionally whitened by your dentist to remove intrinsic stains and to lighten the natural color of your teeth.

Question 4

i need to fix my teeth?

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Good for you: Contact a local Dentist, someone recommended by friends and family, and make an appointment for an Initial Examination, cleaning, and x-rays. The Dentist, after examining you and reviewing yho9ur kx-rays can then discuss your problems and your treatment alternatives. If you have dental insurance it may cover all or part of the costs. Make sure to take a complete list of any meds with you.

Question 5

what makes teeth loose?

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Periodontal disease: Teeth are rooted in the gums, so any gum disease, most common is inflammation known as periodontosis, will weaken the gums and will contribute to teeth loosening. It is very important that you not only brush but also floss your teeth at least once daily. Also, to prevent inflammation caused by acid producing bacteria in the mouth - use xylitol containing products (gum) after meals.

Question 6

how to get white teeth?

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Whiter teeth: First, have your dentist clean and polish your teeth to remove all surface stains and calculus. Second, use professional whitening gels that your dentist can supply for you. Finally, practice good oral hygiene techniques, visit your dentist regularly, and avoid smoking and foods that can stain your teeth like coffee, tea, and red wine.

Question 7

can new teeth be grown?

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Yes: Yes, new research is showing the possibility of using stem cells to grow new teeth.

Question 8

what causes chalky teeth?

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Decaldification: Generally decalcification of the enamel by oral bacteria. There are natural white areas on some peoples teeth that they are born with and this is a different issue and does not involve decalcification.

Question 9

why do teeth have nerves?

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Protection: The rest of your body has nerves to protect itself. What would happen if you put your hand over a flame and you had no nerves to tell you to remove it fast? Nerves in your teeth let you know something is hot, cold or that you have some internal problem such as a cavity, crack, etc. Without nerves, your teeth might just rot away without you knowing it.

Question 10

are teeth always shifting?

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Yes: Teeth will continue to shift throughout your life, even if you've never had braces.  That's why it's always a good idea to get missing teeth replaced.  It will help stabilize things.  I also recommend that my adult patients have orthodontic retainers made if they notice shifting of their teeth later in life.

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