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IncisorsShovel- or chisel-shaped front teeth used for biting off food. The 8 deciduous incisors are replaced around the age of 6 by permanent incisors. | |
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Initial cariesFirst stage of caries in which the damage is only present beneath the surface of the enamel. Outward signs: whitish flecks (chalk flecks) on the enamel. Can often be cured by improved oral hygiene and regular fluoride application (elmex gel). | |
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Interdental cariesCaries in the interdental space. Very common because the interdental spaces are difficult to clean properly. elmex amine fluorides also form a protective layer here to guard against acid attack. | |
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Interdental cleaningTargeted removal of bacterial plaque between the teeth; depending on the width of the interdental space, with dental floss, dental sticks or interdental brushes. | |
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Interdental spaceArea between the teeth. | |
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Interdental space brushesDevice for the targeted removal of bacterial plaque between the teeth, particularly in wider interdental spaces. A basic distinction is made between cylindrical and tapered interdental brushes. The most suitable device for a particular interdental space is determined in the dental practice. | |
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Lactobacillus acidophilusLactic acid-forming bacterium. Together with Streptococcus mutans, mainly responsible for caries. | |
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LesionInjury, defect. A "carious lesion" is what the dentist calls a "hole" in the tooth = caries. | |
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MicrofineNew technology of bristles realized in the meridol toothbrush. The bristles are conically shaped with a diameter of approx. 0.18 mm at the base of the brush and approx. 0.05 mm shortly (1 mm) below the tip of the bristle. Due to the microfine bristle ends the tips of the bristles bend back at the slightest pressure, thus producing a round contact surface with extremely low potential for causing gingival harm. This shape is new on the European market, where normal, end rounded bristles have a uniform diameter throughout their entire length. The conical shape of the bristles guarantees excellent plaque removal without damaging the gums. | |
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Milk teethPrimary dentition consisting of a total of 20 teeth that start erupting in the 6th to 7th month. The milk (or deciduous) teeth are replaced and supplemented by the permanent teeth between the ages of 6 and 12. Up until then, the milk teeth serve as placeholders for the permanent dentition and should therefore be kept as healthy as possible. elmex children's toothpaste with amine fluoride was specifically developed to protect the softer, immature milk teeth. | |
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