You all may be interested in this reply to my stained teeth query.
Dave Richards
From: Dipak Chudasama [mailto:dipak.chudasama@orthodonticavenue.com]
Sent: 28 April, 2015 5:01 PM
To: Munir Virani
Cc: Dave Richards
Subject: Re: [KENYABIRDSNET] A none bird query [2 Attachments]
Interesting! The first photo looks liked mottled enamel/floursis seen in human teeth .... in the second photo however, some teeth are still white .... in humans that feature is seen when there is a 'developmental disturbance' e.g. an illness/infection during that period of enamel mineralization (example of intrinsic staining)....and I suspect that there is evidence of calculus surface deposits in the second photo (example of extrinsic staining)....
Tetracycline is also a cause of intrinsic staining..... an analysis of the first photo tooth sample would be interesting .... in the second photo...the croc needs 'to improve' his tooth brushing.
Dr. Dipak Chudasama
Orthodontic Avenue
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Coppell, Texas 75019
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On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 12:53 AM, Munir Virani <tpf@africaonline.co.ke> wrote:
Dave,
Great shot!
I am copying this email to my friend and dentist Dr Dipak Chudasama who may be able to provide some input.
My suspicion is of high fluoride levels, but then again, I may be wrong.
How are you doing?
Munir
Munir Virani | Africa Programs Director
The Peregrine Fund | www.peregrinefund.org
P.O. Box 45111-00100 | Nairobi, Kenya
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From: "'Dave Richards' onsafari@iconnect.co.ke [kenyabirdsnet]" <kenyabirdsnet-noreply@yahoogroups.com>
Date: April 27, 2015 at 7:46:30 PM EAT
Subject: [KENYABIRDSNET] A none bird query [2 Attachments]
Reply-To: "Dave Richards" <onsafari@iconnect.co.ke>
I spent some time at the hyena dam recently and noticed that the crocs had brown teeth. The attached images are of 2 different crocs and I also saw a third with brown teeth. Any ideas anyone.
Dave Richards
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