Saturday, November 17, 2018
The Teeth
As humans, we are likely not able to imagine a life without our teeth. We would be unable to consume the foods we love, speak clearly to our friends and family, or show our emotions with a simple smile. However, teeth have not been around forever. They first emerged in the bony fishes over 200 million years ago. Throughout time they have evolved to take on different forms and different roles, allowing different species to get the nutrients they need. Depending on the shape and location of an animal's teeth, we are able to determine their lifestyle - are they a carnivorous predator? Or do they simply feed on grasses and other plants? This blog will briefly discuss the structure, evolution and function of teeth, focusing primarily on the teeth of modern humans.
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Evaluation 2 - Paper Summary and Critique
This evaluation is on the article "The Relationship Between Dentine Hypersensitivity, Dietary Acid Intake and Erosive Tooth Wear" ...
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As humans, we are likely not able to imagine a life without our teeth. We would be unable to consume the foods we love, speak clearly to our...
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