The Wisdom Tooth

      "We become aware of the void as we fill it"! Be aware of the void (space) you may have in your mouth and fill it. As not filling it can lead to dire consequences. Read through to know more! Back to basics!    Primary (milk) teeth- 20   From 6months- 6years. After which permanent teeth start replacing primary teeth.    Permanent teeth- 32  28 out of 32 teeth come in by 14years. While 4 (wisdom teeth) teeth erupt between 18-25 years of age. This may vary from person to person. Know the names! Functions of teeth: Grinding and chewing Articulation Aesthetics Maintaining facial form  Apparently all these functions are lost when you loose a tooth.  Teeth have tight contacts with their neighbors. Hence when a tooth is lost, adjacent teeth will automatically start moving from their original position. This movement differs for different teeth.   What happens when you loose a front tooth?    The first and foremo...

 Instructions should include both What to do and Why it is important! You would have come across post-extraction instructions in your dentist’s office, but do you know the significance of these instructions? Read on to more.... Before going for an extraction, Patients MUST carry previous health reports and medications if they are under any treatment. Never withhold any information regarding your health. What should you notify your dentist before hand,    Any medications/ treatment (chemotherapy, dialysis) you are under,     Any diagnosed systemic illness- hypertension, diabetes, cardiac problems, seizures, bleeding disorders, renal (kidney) etc.   If you are a pregnant or a lactating mother,    Any recent hospitalization or surgery,    If you are experiencing breathing difficulties,     Not revealing any health conditions can have serious consequences. Do not ignore any of the above; thinking it is not related to teet...