Dentistry

Teeth and dentition - Teeth Set and Jaw

Today from my side, here is some good information that will help you understand one of the most important part - Tooth and about the Jaw and sets of teeth!
Teeth in humans are the most important structures which help in cutting, grinding or tearing the food particles which we take in. A tooth has mainly 2 parts - A crown and a root part.

Humans are diphyodont, meaning that they develop 2 sets of teeth during their life.

Oral Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Cancer is defined as an uncontrolled division of the cells and this causes invading of the other neighboring tissues in any region of the body. This condition usually can spread to any other part of the body through lymphatic system or the blood stream. Generally cancers can occur due to abnormal changes referred to as Mutations in the DNA of the cells, or also through genetic variations.

Now coming to Oral cancer, It is a cancerous condition that is seen in the oral cavity. There are nearly 4/10 million cases of Oral cancer diagnosed every year around the world.
Here i am stating out the overview with the types, causes, symptoms of Oral cancers with a few pictures.

9 Perfect Ways To Keep Your Teeth Healthy

I have been asked by a few people to post something that relates to maintenance of oral hygiene, and tips to maintain clean and healthy teeth. And today finally i could compile 9 best ways by which teeth can be maintained well and can be kept healthy. Here are all those listed in a random order.

1. Brush Regularly - The first and foremost thing a person should do is to Brush their teeth regularly. A normal count of 3 times per day would be good. i.e. Morning, After Meals and after dinner or before going to bed. Also, there are quite a few fluoride products that are available in market which you can use in the Night which helps in preventing cavities in the teeth.
If you want to know what this means, check Toothbrush and Toothpaste. Make sure your toothbrush has soft bristles, which does not damage your enamel layer, or remove it away. Check how to brush your Teeth.

Dental Related Important Terms

Here are a few dental related terms and their explanations which i wrote on myself, so that they can be easily understood by a normal person

ToothPaste - The mouth is the most important part of our body as all the food we consume to keep ourselves in good health has to pass through our mouth so to keep it clean with out bacteria n other micro organisms we need to clean it daily with a toothpaste having the required ingredients in it.
Toothpaste is a gel that helps to improve the health and aesthetic conditions of the tooth. Read More About ToothPaste..

When to visit a dentist

There are several reasons why people generally visit a dentist, but the most common are like cleaning or scaling of teeth, extraction of decayed tooth etc.

Here i am listing out some things why someone would opt to go for a dentist’s clinic:

• 1. When there is a toothache, probably due to decay of the tooth or bleeding of the gums.
• 2. Scaling of any bad looking teeth. Probably occurs when there is excessive intake of tobacco like things which adhere to the tooth surface and lead to decaying.
• 3. Checking of cavities - To check any cavities in the teeth, which generally can be found out by the dentist rather than the patient checking themselves.

How to brush your teeth?

Ok, so i have got many requests from people and my friends like khushal to post something related to personal hygiene, and that too related to my topic, i.e. teeth care.

Here i share some nice information on how to brush your teeth properly, which would help to keep your teeth clean, in good condition, and also help in decreasing tooth decay.

Brushing is essential for cleaning teeth and gums effectively. Use a toothbrush with soft, nylon, round-ended bristles that will not scratch and irritate teeth or damage gums. For those who want to know what a tooth brush is -
It is a rod like structure which has bristles in its head which when run against the teeth surface, cleans them.
Then the other main thing that is required is a Tooth Paste, as only toothbrush can harm the teeth, tooth paste improve the aesthetic appearance and health of teeth. It is almost always used in conjunction with a toothbrush. Toothpaste use can promote good oral hygiene.