by ShriyaRathod Rathod
Published Mon, Mar 13th 2017, 18:12 | Technology
Dentistry is a branch of medicine that involves the study, maintenance and care of all aspects of an individual's oral health and function. Dentistry is a challenging profession that combines a high degree of manual dexterity and precision with a thorough understanding of craniofacial biology and pathology and the management of many conditions in the head and neck region.
The part of the tooth that is usually visible over the gum is called the crown and the part that is attached to the gum is called the root.
Enamel is the outer calcified tissue layer covering the crown of the tooth. It is one of the hardest substances in the body.
Dentine is the inner tissue layer that lies beneath the enamel or cementum.
Cementum is the hard outer tissue layer covering the root and attaching the surrounding gum tissue to the root of the tooth.
Dental Pulp is the center part of the tooth that consists of blood vessels and nerves that enters the tooth from a hole at the bottom of the root.
Gingiva (Gum) is the soft tissue covering the necks of the teeth.
Bone or the alveolar bone is the part of the jawbone that surrounds the root of the teeth
Many adults have the habit of visiting their dentists only when a problem arises in their mouth. Apart from eating a well-balanced diet and practising effective home care, regular dental visits are crucial for maintaining a good and effective dentition for all age groups. Also the belief that fluoride only benefits children is not true as fluoride helps prevent decay in all age groups.
Follow these simple steps to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Brush twice daily, especially once before bedtime. Make sure that all the surfaces (outer, inner and chewing surface) of teeth and gum are cleaned for effective plaque removal
Use fluoride toothpaste and after brushing spit the toothpaste out. Avoid rinsing the paste from your mouth after brushing as this will wash the fluoride away from your teeth
Floss or use interdental brushes once daily to clean between your teeth
Avoid eating sugary, sticky and acidic foods and drinks in between meals
Eat a wide variety of nutritious foods
Visit your dentist for regular check-ups. Your dentist can spot and stop any problems with your teeth and gums at the early stages
Dental Check-Up
There are many things a dentist can spot during a dental check-up such as weakening older fillings, early signs of gum (periodontal) disease, periodontal disease, gum recessions, tooth and root surface decay, and many other oral problems that can affect your general health. Early detection will help treat the problem at the early stages and stop it from becoming more severe. Dentists can also look for early signs of oral cancer and other diseases that affect your general health. Dentee login has deep expertise in dental care and passion for leveraging technology to take patient care to next level.During a check-up dentists may also take x-rays that will help them see cavities between the teeth and under old fillings, bone loss under the gums, and infections at the end of the root, the dentist will also use x-rays to help assess the shape of the roots before root canal procedures. You can also get a professional clean done by your dentist or dental hygienist to remove calculus - the hardened, calcified plaque -that is hard to remove from the teeth by brushing and flossing alone.
Source : http://www.healthysmiles.org.nz/your-oral-health/adults/