Teeth are a very important part of the body. Many people ignore their teeth and do not follow dental hygiene rules. This causes them to suffer from varied types of dental issues. Proper care, hygiene and regular dental checkups go a long way in keeping your teeth and body healthy.


Role of Teeth

Different shapes and sizes of teeth are present in your mouth due to different types of functions they perform. The main role of teeth is to properly chew and digest food. Other tasks include giving you perfect facial shape, helping you to talk and correctly spell every word you say and, the last and most important one, is to give you a healthy smile. For all these reasons, it is very important to keep your teeth in good condition.

Types of dental issues when proper dental care is not taken

• Tooth Decay Tooth decay happens when teeth are not cleaned regularly. It gives you a lot of pain and can hamper the working of your body. To solve this issue, you need to get fillings, inlays or crowns on the affected tooth.  Failing to do this might cause your teeth to become infected.
  Abscess can also result due to this problem. For this you would need to perform root canal treatment or if that does not work then removal of the tooth is the last option
• Gum diseaseGum diseases are also very common, which when not treated can result into loss of bone surrounding the teeth. This impacted bone is responsible for supporting and holding all the other teeth in place. If its density reduces, all the other teeth are affected.

Tooth loss is the consequence of gum disease. To fill the gap due to loss of teeth, you may need to perform bridges, implants or dentures.

Both of the above mentioned problems can be easily prevented if regular cleaning and check-ups are preformed.  Josey Lane Dentistry offers the best dental treatments to treat varied types of dental issues effectively.

What is needed for healthy and beautiful teeth and gums?

• Brush your teeth with good quality toothpaste twice a day.
• Floss your teeth thoroughly after you finish your meal. This will prevent food particles to deposit in the nooks and corners of the teeth and gums.
• Don’t smoke and chew tobacco.
• Ensure to use toothpaste that has fluoride.
• You need to use the right type of toothbrush for your teeth. Change it every three months to offer better cleaning of the teeth.
• Get regular yearly check-ups done by the dentist.
• It is advisable to wait for an hour after you eat or drink anything before you brush your teeth. As this will make the enamel soft and you could easily brush away tiny food particles.
• Consume calcium, vitamins and minerals through a rich diet.

Taking good care of your oral health can do lots of wonders for you.  Not only will it help in increasing your self-confidence but also it will positively impact your careers and relationships.