Do you know how many canines and molars are present in your mouth? Use this application to find more about various types of teeth and their functions. The teeth chart also indicates the location of teeth in the oral cavity.
Facts
- Use of alcohol and drugs like marijuana, ecstasy, amphetamines, methamphetamines and heroin leads to loss of tooth and dry mouth
- Chewing sugar free gums helps stimulate saliva and prevents tooth decay
- Having a piece of cheese after consuming sweets or acidic foods helps in preventing tooth decay
- Maintaining a constant low level of fluoride in the oral cavity can prevent dental cavities
- Globally, about 30% of people aged 65–74 have no natural teeth
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Facts
- We have 32 permanent teeth, arranged in pairs in the upper and lower jaws.
- A tooth has two parts - crown and root. Crown stays above the gum while the root stays below the gum line.
- The hard white covering of the tooth is enamel, hardest material of the body.
- Plaque forming bacteria produce an acid, which erodes the enamel and leads to cavities.
- Wisdom tooth is a third molar which appears in early teens or late twenties.
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it is very informative information about teeth and it function.i really like it.thank for sharing.