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 It can be intimidating to stand in a toothbrush aisle with so many options. Choosing a toothbrush will be a breeze with these pointers! What to Look for in a Toothbrush 1. The toothbrush head should be 1/2 inch wide, 1 inch tall, and have a long enough handle to hold comfortably while brushing your teeth for most adults. Anything larger will make it harder to reach your molars, and anything smaller will likely not clean your teeth as well. 2. Toothbrushes are available in three bristle types: soft, medium, and hard. The best and safest option is to use nylon bristles. Bristles with a medium or rough texture can sometimes do more harm than good! Brushing your teeth with these harsher bristles might harm your gums and enamel, depending on how hard you brush. 3. Bristles are also available in a variety of shapes and sizes, including rounded and straight. Rounded bristles are safer since they don't have sharp edges that can harm your gums, increasing your risk of infect...
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About Dentistry

Stomatology -- The study of the mouth and its disorders and diseases.

Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity (the mouth), commonly in the dentition (development and arrangement of teeth) as well as the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related structures and tissues, particularly in associated maxillofacial (jaw and facial) area.The field of dentistry or dental medicine includes teeth as well as other aspects of the craniofacial complex including the temporomandibular joint and other supporting, muscular, lymphatic, nervous, vascular, and anatomical structures. The practitioner is called a Dentist.

Dental treatments are carried out by a dental team, which often consists of a dentist and dental auxiliaries (dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, as well as dental therapists).


Dentistry has added many feathers to his cap. A gratitude to every Oral Oncologists, Trauma Surgeon, Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon.


A dentist can pursue the super speciality in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department as Oral Oncologists and Trauma Surgeon.


Dentistry is thought to have been the first specialization in medicine which have gone on to develop its own accredited degree with its own specialisations. The modern movement of evidence-based dentistry calls for the use of high-quality scientific research and evidence to guide decision-making such as in manual tooth conservation use  of fluoride water treatment and fluoride toothpaste, dealing with oral diseases such as tooth decay and periodontitis, as well as systematic diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes, celiac disease, cancer, HIV/AIDS which could also affect the oral cavity.

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