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The condition of having abnormally small teeth is called microdontia. It may affect one or more teeth in the dentition.

Have you ever wondered which one is first - flossing or brushing?

How can you stop thumb sucking in children? Take a look at these useful tips.

Consequences of digit sucking include dislocating the front teeth and malocclusion. Thumb sucking children must undergo psychological and dental treatment.

Gap between adjacent teeth is called diastema. It is a hereditary condition but can also appear due to large labial frenulum, tongue thrusting, gum disease or disproportionately large jaw.

Hyperdontia means having extra teeth in the mouth. The supernumerary teeth can erupt normally, remain impacted or cause teeth crowding. They can vary in shape and location.

Due to the enlargement of the fungiform papillae the tongue appears dotted with raised papillae. This oral condition is called a strawberry tongue.

List of the cephalometric landmarks, planes and angles. How to assess the jaw relation and growth using the Frankfort Plane, Mandibular and Maxillary plane.

The orthodontic headgear is a dental appliance that modifies the jaw growth and is used for treating jaw relation discrepancies.

The cephalometry is used by orthodontists to evaluate the relationship between the skeletal structures, jaws, teeth and soft tissues.