Jul 09 2010
Count the number of teeth in your mouth? If the number is less than 32, you have a lot more wisdom coming your way. A friend’s 9-year-old daughter, when asked to brush her teeth before going to bed, asked her bewildered parents if they knew the different types of teeth in the mouth. My friend [...]
May 06 2009
In the human body, teeth have a character of their own. They determine the way we look and the way we smile at people. In today’s post, we will look at some amusing facts on teeth:
The enamel of the teeth is the hardest thing in the the human body.
Somewhere between 900 BC and 300 BC, [...]
Jan 06 2009
Hi everyone! How is the new year treating you? Today, we want to break away from advice, instead, we want to entertain you. Here are some amusing quotes on teeth. Sit back and enjoy!
Adam and Eve had many advantages, but the principal one was that they escaped teething.
- Mark Twain
She laughs at everything you say. [...]
Dec 06 2008
Everyone has a distinct tongue print, as unique as a finger print or a signature.
Do you know that each of us use the upper set of the teeth to bite and the lower set to chew?
Some time between 900 BC and 300 BC, people in the Mayan civilization decorated their teeth. They use to adorn [...]
Sep 20 2008
Have you ever wondered how one would define teeth? Have you ever tried defining the white jewels in your mouth? We picked up a bunch of interesting definitions of teeth off the internet. Enjoy!
“TEETH ARE small white structures found in the jaws (or mouths) of many vertebrates that are used to tear, scrape, milk and [...]
Aug 28 2008
How does toothpaste help us?
It helps keep our teeth clean.
It freshen our breath.
Fluoride-based toothpaste keeps cavities at bay.
What does toothpaste contain?
Abrasive agents like silica: They help remove stains off your teeth.
Whitening agents: They help whiten your teeth. The composition of whitening agents is usually not revealed by toothpaste manufacturers.
Fluoride: Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay. It [...]
Aug 25 2008
In this post, we will present to you two interesting and useful news snippets on dental care.
“Scientists have discovered that the humble cranberry harbors several anti-oxidants (flavonoids) that show the ability to counteract the damaging effects of the bacterium Streptococcus mutans, which causes dental caries (tooth decay).
“Dental caries is the most common oral infectious [...]
Aug 22 2008
What is bruxism?
Bruxism is a habit of grinding one’s teeth, especially during sleep. It is said that most people experience bruxism at least once in their lives. Mild bruxism is not harmful. Severe bruxism not only harms the teeth but also becomes a disorder. Ask your dentist for the right kind of treatment for bruxism. [...]
Aug 21 2008
What is oral irrigation?
Oral irrigation is part of the extended dental care routine. Oral irrigation implies cleaning the teeth by means of rinsing using an apparatus called the oral irrigator. The instrument is filled with water, which then is directed to you mouth. The water is released at a high speed to clean hard-to-reach places [...]
Aug 18 2008
Do you know which teeth you use to bite into the burger? The teeth in the upper set are used to bite into food while the teeth in the lower set help chew the food.
About 0.0005 percent of human beings are born with a tooth. That makes it one person in 2,000!
Guess which living creatures [...]