While looking at the structure and working of teeth, it’s
not very difficult to realize that dental structure is like a complex puzzle.
After knowing this, you will surely be able to give your teeth the care they
deserve. Having that said, it’s worth describing the types of teeth. When you
identify the types of teeth, you will be able to pick the best dental care
solution to maintain your healthy smile.
The types of teeth
Incisors
These are the teeth which
everyone sees when you smile. But these teeth are not for the only purpose of
showing off. You use these teeth when you bite your food. Furthermore, these
teeth help you in speaking properly if they are of equal length.
In order to take care of these
teeth, you need to brush and floss your teeth regularly, protecting the teeth
using mouth guard while playing, and visiting the dentist after every six
months.
Canines
These teeth belong to the
second type. These are the ‘vampire teeth’ which further develop your smile.
Another main function of these teeth is to help you in tearing your food apart
while eating. In order to preserve this type of teeth in your mouth, the first
thing you should do is to brush and floss properly. Flossing is especially
important because food particles may stick with these teeth. Secondly, don’t
use these teeth to open the packages. And like always, visit your dentist
semiannually.
Molars
These are the main teeth which
play critical role in chewing and breaking down the foods to make it ready for
further digestions. When you lose a molar, you may feel the quality of your
life getting affected. With that said, you will need to take care of these
teeth. While it may not look very easy
but you will need to floss your molars in order to keep them healthy. And the
remnants of foods sticking with those teeth should be removed because bacteria
there can flourish.
Third molars
Third molars are also called
wisdom teeth. These are the teeth which develop far after the development of
other teeth and molars. The main function of these teeth is to help in chewing
the food and make it suitable to undergo digestion. However, these teeth are
not as critical as the molars.
Having that said, it is
important to note that some people can have adequate space for the molars to
grow and develop. But some people may need to get these molars removed because
of the pain with the development.
In order to make sure that your
molars and third molars are well maintained, you will need to brush and floss
properly. Make sure that you are not having any bacterial infection in those
teeth. And also make sure that you visit your dentist semiannually.
