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[[File:Dental xray.jpg|thumb|A 22nd century dental scan]]
 
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[[File:Capellan power-cat.jpg|thumb|A [[Capellan power-cat]] showing its fangs]]
 
{{aquote|Teeth are for chewing.|[[Grebnedlog]]|2365|Samaritan Snare}}
 
'''Teeth''' (singular '''tooth''') were bony structures found in the [[Mouth|mouths]] of most [[species]]. They aided in chewing [[food]] and the speaking of their [[language]]s. They were typically cared for by the medical practice of [[dentistry]].
   
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The process of growing teeth was called the '''teething''' stage. [[Human]] babies, when teething, often interrupted the [[REM cycle]] of those caring for them. While caring for the [[mimetic simbiot]] [[Sim]] in [[2153]], [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]] was at a loss to understand how Human adults endured the [[REM cycle]] interruptions their children caused. ({{ENT|Similitude}})
:''"Teeth are for chewing."''
 
::- '''[[Grebnedlog]]''' ({{TNG|Samaritan Snare}})
 
   
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On [[Earth]], most [[whale]]s didn't have teeth. Instead, they had a soft gum-like tissue, called [[baleen]], that strained vast amounts of tiny [[shrimp]] for food. ({{film|4}})
'''Teeth''' (singular '''tooth''') were bony structures found in the mouths of most [[species]]. They aided in chewing [[food]] and the speaking of their [[language]]s. They were typically cared for by the medical practice of [[dentistry]].
 
   
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[[Resorption]] was a dental medical condition that causes tooth loss. ({{TNG|When The Bough Breaks}})
According to [[Greek mythology]], teeth from a dragon slain in war, if spread over a battlefield, would produce one warrior per tooth, each of which would then continue fighting. In [[2376]], this myth was conveyed to [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway|Janeway]] of {{USS|Voyager}} by her [[first officer]] [[Chakotay]] in the presence of [[Gedrin]], a member of the [[Vaadwaur]] species. He was relating the dragon's teeth and their hidden potential to a long-dormant cache of armed [[Vaadwaur assault fighter|ships]] Gedrin had led them to. ({{VOY|Dragon's Teeth}})
 
   
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[[Data]], despite being an [[android]] and not needing to eat, possessed a full set of teeth, as his appearance was designed to simulate that of a [[Human]]. ({{TNG|Thine Own Self}})
In the [[Ferengi]] and [[Klingon]] cultures, teeth were sharpened with a [[tooth sharpener]]. ({{DS9|Little Green Men}})
 
   
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In Humans, [[incisor]] teeth were believed to have been [[fang]]s at one point. In [[2266]], [[Doctor]] [[Robert Crater]] compared Humans' retention of incisors and a [[chameleon]]'s ability to change [[color]] for [[camouflage]] to the [[M-113 creature]]'s ability to [[shapeshifting species|change forms]], describing it as a [[survival]] mechanism, much like how as "''Certain of our [[muscle]]s were designed for chase. It uses its ability the way we would use our muscles and teeth if necessary, to stay alive.''" ({{TOS|The Man Trap}})
The [[Cardassian Bureau of Identification]] collected a tooth (the first molar) from all citizens of the [[Cardassian Union]] at the age of ten. It also collected the molars of non-citizens caught up in the Cardassian legal system. ({{DS9|Tribunal}})
 
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Following the [[Horta]]'s attack on [[Schmitter]] in [[2267]], only fragments of [[bone]] and teeth were found. ({{TOS|The Devil in the Dark}})
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According to [[Greek mythology]], teeth from a [[dragon]] slain in war, if spread over a battlefield, would produce one warrior per tooth, each of which would then continue fighting. In [[2376]], this myth was conveyed to [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway|Janeway]] of {{USS|Voyager}} by her [[first officer]], [[Chakotay]], in the presence of [[Gedrin]], a member of the [[Vaadwaur]] species. He was relating the dragon's teeth and their hidden potential to a long-dormant cache of [[Vaadwaur assault fighter|Vaadwaur ships]] Gedrin had led them to. ({{VOY|Dragon's Teeth}})
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In the [[Ferengi]] and [[Klingon]] cultures, teeth were sharpened with a [[tooth sharpener]]. ({{ENT|Broken Bow}}; {{DS9|Little Green Men}})
   
 
During the [[19th century]] on [[Earth]], [[barber]]s also served as dentists, and were often known for pulling teeth. ({{TOS|Spectre of the Gun}}; {{ENT|North Star}})
 
During the [[19th century]] on [[Earth]], [[barber]]s also served as dentists, and were often known for pulling teeth. ({{TOS|Spectre of the Gun}}; {{ENT|North Star}})
   
In [[2293]], shortly before he was assassinated, the Klingon [[Chancellor]] [[Gorkon]] used a large tooth from an unknown [[lifeform]] as a staff. ({{film|6}})
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In [[2293]], shortly before he was [[assassinate]]d, Klingon [[Chancellor]] [[Gorkon]] used a large tooth from an unknown [[lifeform]] as a [[cane]]. ({{film|6}})
   
[[Mullibok]] told [[Kira Nerys]] during [[supper]] about his start as a [[farmer]] on the [[Bajoran]] [[moon]] [[Jerrado]] and how he grinded up mineralized clays with his teeth to enrich the [[soil]]. ({{DS9|Progress}})
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[[Mullibok]] told [[Kira Nerys]], during [[supper]], about how he had started as a [[farmer]] on the [[Bajoran]] [[moon]] [[Jerrado]] and how he grinded up mineralized clays with his teeth to enrich the [[soil]]. ({{DS9|Progress}})
   
[[Odo]] had no teeth, as he informed [[Makbar]], the [[Chief Archon]] at [[Miles O'Brien]]'s trial on [[Cardassia]] in December of [[2370]], when fulfilling the role of O'Brien's [[nestor]] during the proceedings. ({{DS9|Tribunal}})
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[[Odo]] had no teeth, as he informed [[Makbar]], the [[Chief Archon]] at [[Miles O'Brien]]'s [[trial]] on [[Cardassia]] in [[December]] of [[2370]], when fulfilling the role of O'Brien's [[nestor]] during the proceedings. ({{DS9|Tribunal}})
   
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During [[Tuvok]]'s [[promotion]] to [[lieutenant commander]] in [[2374]], [[Harry Kim]] told a [[humor]]ous anecdote about a [[joke]] of him. He noted that you could hear Tuvok grinding his teeth from across the [[bridge]]. ({{VOY|Revulsion}})
[[Captain]] [[Benjamin Sisko]] referred to Klingon teeth as "fangs," and mentioned how he missed them after having his Klingon disguise removed. Odo disagreed, saying that he, for one, wouldn't miss the fangs at all. ({{DS9|Apocalypse Rising}})
 
   
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While getting angry, the psychopatic [[isomorph]] [[Dejaren]] described eating to [[B'Elanna Torres]] as "''Grinding up bits of [[plant]]s and [[animal]]s with your teeth. Secreting [[saliva]] to force it down your [[esophagus]] into a [[stomach|pit]] of digestive acids.''" ({{VOY|Revulsion}})
== Teeth technologies ==
 
* [[Chewstick]]
 
* [[Toothbrush]]
 
* [[Tooth sharpener]]
 
   
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When Commander [[Chakotay]] mentioned that [[diplomacy]] was not part of the [[Hirogen]] [[lifestyle]], Captain [[Kathryn Janeway|Janeway]] responded that they have to convince the approaching Hirogen or the ''Voyager'' will show its teeth like any other cornered [[animal]]. ({{VOY|Prey}})
== External link ==
 
* {{wikipedia|Tooth}}
 
   
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In [[2381]] Commander [[Jack Ransom]] ordered [[Lieutenant junior grade]] [[Beckett Mariner]] to {{dis|punch|combat}} his teeth out to use as a lure for an escaped [[moopsy]] as they were also [[bone]]. Doctor [[T'Ana]] gave him a new set of "chompers", which were humorously two sizes two large for his mouth, in return. ({{LD|I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee}})
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Ransom's Pearly Whites

Jack Ransom's teeth

Dental xray

A 22nd century dental scan

Capellan power-cat

A Capellan power-cat showing its fangs

"Teeth are for chewing."

Teeth (singular tooth) were bony structures found in the mouths of most species. They aided in chewing food and the speaking of their languages. They were typically cared for by the medical practice of dentistry.

The process of growing teeth was called the teething stage. Human babies, when teething, often interrupted the REM cycle of those caring for them. While caring for the mimetic simbiot Sim in 2153, Doctor Phlox was at a loss to understand how Human adults endured the REM cycle interruptions their children caused. (ENT: "Similitude")

On Earth, most whales didn't have teeth. Instead, they had a soft gum-like tissue, called baleen, that strained vast amounts of tiny shrimp for food. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)

Resorption was a dental medical condition that causes tooth loss. (TNG: "When The Bough Breaks")

Data, despite being an android and not needing to eat, possessed a full set of teeth, as his appearance was designed to simulate that of a Human. (TNG: "Thine Own Self")

In Humans, incisor teeth were believed to have been fangs at one point. In 2266, Doctor Robert Crater compared Humans' retention of incisors and a chameleon's ability to change color for camouflage to the M-113 creature's ability to change forms, describing it as a survival mechanism, much like how as "Certain of our muscles were designed for chase. It uses its ability the way we would use our muscles and teeth if necessary, to stay alive." (TOS: "The Man Trap")

Following the Horta's attack on Schmitter in 2267, only fragments of bone and teeth were found. (TOS: "The Devil in the Dark")

According to Greek mythology, teeth from a dragon slain in war, if spread over a battlefield, would produce one warrior per tooth, each of which would then continue fighting. In 2376, this myth was conveyed to Captain Janeway of USS Voyager by her first officer, Chakotay, in the presence of Gedrin, a member of the Vaadwaur species. He was relating the dragon's teeth and their hidden potential to a long-dormant cache of Vaadwaur ships Gedrin had led them to. (VOY: "Dragon's Teeth")

In the Ferengi and Klingon cultures, teeth were sharpened with a tooth sharpener. (ENT: "Broken Bow"; DS9: "Little Green Men")

During the 19th century on Earth, barbers also served as dentists, and were often known for pulling teeth. (TOS: "Spectre of the Gun"; ENT: "North Star")

In 2293, shortly before he was assassinated, Klingon Chancellor Gorkon used a large tooth from an unknown lifeform as a cane. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)

Mullibok told Kira Nerys, during supper, about how he had started as a farmer on the Bajoran moon Jerrado and how he grinded up mineralized clays with his teeth to enrich the soil. (DS9: "Progress")

Odo had no teeth, as he informed Makbar, the Chief Archon at Miles O'Brien's trial on Cardassia in December of 2370, when fulfilling the role of O'Brien's nestor during the proceedings. (DS9: "Tribunal")

During Tuvok's promotion to lieutenant commander in 2374, Harry Kim told a humorous anecdote about a joke of him. He noted that you could hear Tuvok grinding his teeth from across the bridge. (VOY: "Revulsion")

While getting angry, the psychopatic isomorph Dejaren described eating to B'Elanna Torres as "Grinding up bits of plants and animals with your teeth. Secreting saliva to force it down your esophagus into a pit of digestive acids." (VOY: "Revulsion")

When Commander Chakotay mentioned that diplomacy was not part of the Hirogen lifestyle, Captain Janeway responded that they have to convince the approaching Hirogen or the Voyager will show its teeth like any other cornered animal. (VOY: "Prey")

In 2381 Commander Jack Ransom ordered Lieutenant junior grade Beckett Mariner to punch his teeth out to use as a lure for an escaped moopsy as they were also bone. Doctor T'Ana gave him a new set of "chompers", which were humorously two sizes two large for his mouth, in return. (LD: "I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee")

Chicken teeth were mentioned in the final draft script of TOS: "Charlie X"; in an ultimately unused line of dialogue from that teleplay, Doctor McCoy jokingly agreed to give Charles Evans some "voodoo and superstition lessons" if Evans brought his own "chicken's teeth and penguin feathers."

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