Misconceptions and clarifications about your teeth 1.

There no specific age/time to loose our adult teeth provided better care is taken on a regular basis, we can be blessed with our teeth till our last breath. Genetics or the heredity play minimal role but our acquired habits play major role in the tooth loss and gum problems. Any of the upper teeth removal does not cause any damage to eyesight. Hormonal imbalance particularly in case of pregnant women causes extreme gum problems like swelling and bleeding, so pregnant women require monthly or at least bimonthly check ups. Wisdom teeth removal is mandatory (and need not to be replaced) provided it causes frequent troubles. We better remove them during teenage itself. Lost teeth must be replaced at the earliest possible time otherwise particularly in the youngsters irreparable damage happens within 6 months. Food intake should constitute at least 30% of raw food. One should use the softest possible brush and is to be changed for every 3 months (Colgate sensitive/ Plakoff). Optimum time of brushing should be around 90 seconds. Any gel paste can be can be used but quantity should be of the size of a peanut and it is in the bristles for the incremental release. One should never use a toothpick and flossing is the only method to remove the food lodgement. Any dental problem must be attended at the earliest to avoid costly complications. Visiting a dentist once in a year is an absolute must even for the otherwise healthy individuals. Chewing gums, pan masalas, gutkas etc. must be avoided at any cost. Mouthwashes should be judiciously used with prior concern from the dentist.

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