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Saliva (spit; spittle)Latin: saliva; a colourless, odourless
and flavourless secretion of the major and minor salivary glands of
the oral cavity;Salivary glands produce 0.75-1.5 litres of saliva a
day. During the night saliva secretion is highly reduced. SealingA method to prevent caries; particularly recommended for the fissures on the chewing surfaces of the molars; Sealing is done by the dentist using a special plastic. Sealed teeth can be cleaned much easier and remain caries-free much longer. Sensitive teethTeeth may ache, if the soft and sensitive dental necks are exposed. Exposed dental necks are the consequence of wrong tooth cleaning techniques (scrubbing) and the use of hard tooth brushes or severely abrasive toothpaste. That's why a tooth brush with special filaments and a toothpaste with lower abrasivity (RDA) should be used. It is important to save exposed dentine from acid attacks and the formation of dental root caries by using fluoridated dental care products (toothpaste, mouthrinse). Sugar substituteSweet-tasting substance; In contrast to artificial sweeteners sugar substitutes contain calories. Sugar substitutes haven't got any cariogenic potential. Xylite is an important sugar substitute. Surgical removal (extraction) of wisdom teethThere are several
reasons for a surgical removal of wisdom teeth. The most common
reason is not enough room which inhibits the wisdom teeth to get
through into the mouth cavity. The displacement of a tooth germ can
make a surgical procedure to become necessary, too. At least, wisdom
teeth may cause the crowding of the anterior teeth and entail an
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