![]() ![]() Brushing teeth: Daily brushing of the teeth removes plaque and helps prevent cavities.Teeth examination: By viewing and gently manipulating the teeth, a dentist can detect potential teeth problems.Teeth X-ray films: X-ray pictures of the teeth may detect cavities below the gum line, or that are too small to identify otherwise.Tooth sensitivity: When one or more teeth become sensitive to hot or cold, it may mean the dentin is exposed.A dull headache or sore jaw can be symptoms. Teeth grinding ( bruxism): Stress, anxiety, or sleep disorders can cause teeth grinding, usually during sleep.Underbite: The lower teeth protrude significantly past the upper teeth.Overbite: The upper teeth protrude significantly over the lower teeth.Tartar requires professional cleaning for removal. Tartar: If plaque is not removed, it mixes with minerals to become tartar, a harder substance.Plaque develops quickly on teeth after eating sugary food, but can be easily brushed off. Plaque: A sticky, colorless film made of bacteria and the substances they secrete.Plaque and tartar buildup can lead to gingivitis. Gingivitis: Inflammation of the surface portion of the gums, around and between the crowns of the teeth.Periodontitis: Inflammation of the deeper structures of the teeth (periodontal ligament, jawbone, and cementum).Tooth decay: A general name for disease of the teeth, including cavities.Most cavities occur on molars and premolars. Cavities (caries): Bacteria evade removal by brushing and saliva and damage the enamel and deeper structures of teeth.The root of each tooth descends below the gum line, into the jaw. The crown of each tooth projects into the mouth. Wisdom teeth or third molars (4 total): These teeth erupt at around age 18, but are often surgically removed to prevent displacement of other teeth.Molars (8 total): Flat teeth in the rear of the mouth, best at grinding food.Premolars (8 total): Teeth between the canines and molars.Canines (4 total): The pointed teeth just outside the incisors.Incisors (8 total): The middlemost four teeth on the upper and lower jaws.Periodontal ligament: Tissue that helps hold the teeth tightly against the jaw.Ī normal adult mouth has 32 teeth, which (except for wisdom teeth) have erupted by about age 13:. ![]() Cementum: A layer of connective tissue that binds the roots of the teeth firmly to the gums and jawbone.Blood vessels and nerves run through the pulp of the teeth. Pulp: The softer, living inner structure of teeth.When the enamel is damaged, heat or cold can enter the tooth through these paths and cause sensitivity or pain. It is a hard tissue that contains microscopic tubes. Dentin: A layer underlying the enamel.Enamel is mostly made of calcium phosphate, a rock-hard mineral. Enamel: The hardest, white outer part of the tooth.Besides being essential for chewing, the teeth play an important role in speech. To cook beans al dente - such as kidney beans - they would have a meatier bite, and not have a mushy consistency.The teeth are the hardest substances in the human body. Kind of to the point where you're like, "What's the point of cooking them?" (I'm talking green beans here). With beans, al dente would give them a cooked crunch. So if you like your rice with a little bite, just set the timer earlier and use less water. Rice that's more on the firm side is good for rice salads. And by the time you get back to it, it's too fluffy or soft to be considered al dente. It's easy to leave rice on the stove while it cooks and forget about it. It can really depend on the type of grain you use and its cooking instructions. Okay, that came out wrong.Ĭooking rice al dente is a little bit trickier. But when using al dente to refer to vegetables, you want to make sure that they are cooked enough so that it loses its raw taste. You can use the term to describe the cooked consistency of veggies, rice, and beans. Can You Refer to Other Foods as Being Cooked Al Dente? Jennifer Cao So the pasta should be cooked enough to be firm, not soft. It literally means "to the tooth". Al dente is an Italian word used to refer to the ideal consistency of pasta. The ideal consistency of pasta is cooked but firm. I pretend I understand what it means and continue on with my life. My mom just said it the other day as she was referring to pasta. I've heard the term "al dente" on every cooking show. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier ![]()
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