Preview books - Understanding your Teeth and
Mouth
The mouth is one of the most sensitive areas
of the body and can give us a great deal of pleasure, but it can also be
the source of much discomfort when things go wrong. Eating can be one of
our greatest enjoyments. The mouth also has an important social function
and a clean bright smile is a great asset.
To avoid teeth and mouth problems, it is helpful to understand the structure
and function of the mouth and know how to keep it healthy. This book aims
to give all the information you need to achieve this. It also explains what
can go wrong and explains the treatments you may need to solve specific
problems.
Professor David Wray qualified in Dentistry
and Medicine at the University of Glasgow before carrying out research into
oral disease in the USA. He is Professor of Oral Medicine in the University
of Glasgow and has an interest in the treatment of oral soft tissue disease
and chronic pain.
Dr Alyson Wray obtained her dental degree and PhD at the University of Glasgow.
She has practised both in the UK and in the USA and is now a Consultant
in Paediatric Dentistry in Glasgow, with an interest in injuries to the
teeth and the management of medically compromised children.
