The world of dentistry has come a long way over the years. These days, dentists can provide you with many more options than you thought in Adelaide including Invisalign treatment, crowns, dentures and more. All of these procedures transform your teeth and help you attain the perfect smile you have always wanted.
For many of us, we don’t know a lot about our teeth, other than we have to brush them twice a day. Below, the dentists at Total Dental and Denture Care have come up with three facts you didn’t know about teeth.
For many of us, we don’t know a lot about our teeth, other than we have to brush them twice a day. Below, the dentists at Total Dental and Denture Care have come up with three facts you didn’t know about teeth.
Babies can be born with teeth
While most of us begin sprouting our first tooth at 6 months old, in some rare cases babies are born with natal teeth. Approximately one in every 2000 babies are born with some teeth that grow on the bottom gums. Within their first days of life, these babies have to visit the dentist to have these little teeth removed. The teeth must be removed because it most cases they have weak root systems and can easily be swallowed. The teeth also become problematic at breastfeeding time, so for the safety and comfort of a woman’s breasts are removed. While it is unusual, it is normally harmless to be born with natal teeth. There are some cases where teeth can be a symptom of certain medical conditions, but this is quite infrequent. Back in ancient physiognomy, being born with teeth was though to be a sign of being evil, however, it is just a myth. There have been cases of famous people being born with natal teeth, which include Julius Caesar and Napoleon.
Baby teeth don’t always fall out
Most children begin losing their baby teeth at around 5 or 6 and have our adult teeth by our early teenage years. For many of us it’s hard to look back at photos of ourselves with big gaps in our smile. However, at the time it was full of fun and suspense, waiting on the Tooth Fairy to deliver us our cash. Many important purchases back in the day were made from money from our pal the Tooth Fairy. However, for some unlucky children, the Tooth Fairy never visits. While they are blessed with 20 children teeth, they do not have the replacement permanent teeth, so the new teeth never push them teeth out.
While most of us begin sprouting our first tooth at 6 months old, in some rare cases babies are born with natal teeth. Approximately one in every 2000 babies are born with some teeth that grow on the bottom gums. Within their first days of life, these babies have to visit the dentist to have these little teeth removed. The teeth must be removed because it most cases they have weak root systems and can easily be swallowed. The teeth also become problematic at breastfeeding time, so for the safety and comfort of a woman’s breasts are removed. While it is unusual, it is normally harmless to be born with natal teeth. There are some cases where teeth can be a symptom of certain medical conditions, but this is quite infrequent. Back in ancient physiognomy, being born with teeth was though to be a sign of being evil, however, it is just a myth. There have been cases of famous people being born with natal teeth, which include Julius Caesar and Napoleon.
Baby teeth don’t always fall out
Most children begin losing their baby teeth at around 5 or 6 and have our adult teeth by our early teenage years. For many of us it’s hard to look back at photos of ourselves with big gaps in our smile. However, at the time it was full of fun and suspense, waiting on the Tooth Fairy to deliver us our cash. Many important purchases back in the day were made from money from our pal the Tooth Fairy. However, for some unlucky children, the Tooth Fairy never visits. While they are blessed with 20 children teeth, they do not have the replacement permanent teeth, so the new teeth never push them teeth out.
Braces are no longer embarrassing
For me braces have always been ironic. At the time kids are most sensitive about their appearance, is the time they are forced to wear chunky metal. While there was the option of picking the colour of the rubber bans, there was not much teenagers could do, except struggle through a few years without opening their mouth too much. These days though, there are a range of options available. The most popular invention would be Invisalign, which is a near invisible teeth straightening method. Patients are provided with clear plates that slowly and steadily move the teeth into the desired positions. Each couple of weeks, the plates are swapped from ones with different dimensions. Unfortunately for those who require extensive movement in their teeth, braces are the only option. However, braces can now be funked up with glow-in-the-dark or LED technology. Dentists now provide fluorescent rubber bands that when activated glow in the dark. Additionally, there are clothing shops in Japan that sell LED braces. These braces are only a fashion accessory and do no actually straighten the teeth. They begin flashing when the wearer smiles widely.
So there you go, who knew teeth could be so interesting? If you have any further questions about any of the issues discussed or would like to find out more about Invisalign Treatment in Adelaide, visit the Total Dental and Denture Care website at http://tddc.com.au/.
For me braces have always been ironic. At the time kids are most sensitive about their appearance, is the time they are forced to wear chunky metal. While there was the option of picking the colour of the rubber bans, there was not much teenagers could do, except struggle through a few years without opening their mouth too much. These days though, there are a range of options available. The most popular invention would be Invisalign, which is a near invisible teeth straightening method. Patients are provided with clear plates that slowly and steadily move the teeth into the desired positions. Each couple of weeks, the plates are swapped from ones with different dimensions. Unfortunately for those who require extensive movement in their teeth, braces are the only option. However, braces can now be funked up with glow-in-the-dark or LED technology. Dentists now provide fluorescent rubber bands that when activated glow in the dark. Additionally, there are clothing shops in Japan that sell LED braces. These braces are only a fashion accessory and do no actually straighten the teeth. They begin flashing when the wearer smiles widely.
So there you go, who knew teeth could be so interesting? If you have any further questions about any of the issues discussed or would like to find out more about Invisalign Treatment in Adelaide, visit the Total Dental and Denture Care website at http://tddc.com.au/.
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