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Dental Plaque: Why It Is Important to Know

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  Contents     hide   1   What is dental plaque? 2   What causes dental plaque? 3   What are the symptoms of plaque? 4   What are the complications of plaque? 4.1   Dental Calculus (Tarter) 4.2   Plaque causes: 5   Which individuals are at a higher risk of developing plaque? 6   How can you detect plaque? 7   Treatment of Dental Plaque 8   How to Prevent Plaque? 8.1   Good Oral Hygiene 8.2   Regular dental visit 8.3   Eat healthy foods 8.4   Chew your food 8.5   Avoid use of tobacco 8.6   Self-examination 8.7   Other preventive measures 9   Conclusion Dental plaque is the primary cause of tooth decay, gum disease (pyorrhea) and bad breath. However, dental plaque can be easily prevented with good oral hygiene. In this article, we will explore the causes, complications and prevention of dental plaque. What is dental plaque? Dental plaque is a sticky, colorless film composed of bacteria, saliva and food particles that constantly forms on your teeth and under your gums. What causes dental
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Teeth Eruption: A Parent’s Guide

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  Contents     hide   1   What is Tooth Eruption? 2   Why it is important to know the eruption of teeth? 3   How Many Sets of Teeth Do Humans Have? 4   Timeline of Teeth Eruption 4.1   The process of tooth eruption can be divided into three stages: 5   Conclusion Most parents eagerly await their child’s first tooth eruption. However, actual  teething  process can bring confusion and concern. Knowing the timeline and process of teeth eruption can help parents in early identification of potential dental problems, avoiding dental crowding, and ensuring proper growth and development of their child’s jaws and face. Understanding teeth eruption also provides parents with a better understanding of their child’s oral as well as overall development. What is Tooth Eruption? Tooth eruption is the process where your new tooth grows and come out of your gums into your mouth. This process occurs as the tooth moves from its non-functional position in the jawbone to its final functional position in th
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Teething: 8 Tips Parents Need to Know

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  Teething is a natural but painful process, by which baby teeth erupt or break through the gums. Teething generally occurs in between 6 to 24 months of age. With the exception of wisdom teeth, eruption of permanent teeth rarely causes the discomfort associated with teething. By that time, children become adapted with the process of teeth eruption. Wisdom tooth doesn’t get enough space to come in, that’s why they teethe. Why do babies teethe? Babies are born with full set of teeth below their gums. These teeth break through the gums in stages. Teething is a natural inflammatory process. It’s like a delivering a tooth (tooth-birth). This is the first ever experiences for the babies as they are not adapted with the teething process. The large teeth (molars) usually cause more discomfort because of their larger surface area that can’t easily slice through the gums. Teething symptoms (normal) Teething symptoms appear few days before the eruption of the tooth and subside after the eruption.
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How Many Teeth Does a Human Have?

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  Contents     hide   1   How many teeth should a child have? 1.1   Why do we need Baby Teeth? 1.2   Types of Primary teeth and their numbers: 2   How many teeth should an adult have? 2.1   Types of Permanent teeth and their numbers: 3   Conclusion 4   References Humans get  two full sets of teeth  over the lifetime: 1. As a baby, you should have 20 primary teeth, and 2. As an adult, you have 32 permanent teeth. However, the number of teeth a human being should have depends on their age and overall health. How many teeth should a child have? By the age of 3 years, the average child should have 20 baby teeth. 10 teeth in upper jaw and 10 teeth in lower jaw. Baby teeth are also known as milk teeth, primary teeth, or deciduous teeth. Primary teeth are the first set of teeth develop in a child’s mouth. The first primary teeth, start to erupt (come-in) when child is between 6 and 9 months old. For most children, all 20 primary teeth erupt by the age of 3 years. Primary teeth are temporary t
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