Written By: Kinkini Gupta | Updated: February 28, 2023, 6:01 PM
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Our teeth are one of the most vital parts of our body. But, did you know that the quality of our oral health is a determinant of a lot of factors about our overall health?
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Our teeth does not develop after our birth, it starts developing way before we are born. Baby teeth starts forming when they are in the womb and they also start developing even before they are born.
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Some people are born with slightly crooked and misaligned teeth. This can be fixed very easily by braces and aligners. These orthodontic treatments apply gentle pressure to gradually shift the teeth into their correct positions.
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The hardest substance in the human body is the enamel on our teeth. The enamel is even harder than our bones and the main mineral found in it is called hydroxyapatite.
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The front teeth, particularly the incisors, are important for producing certain sounds, such as "th”. The tongue pushes against the back of the upper front teeth to create these sounds.
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If we do not take care of our oral health, a range of health problems might appear. Poor oral health can lead to diseases like diabetes, heart diseases and even Alzheimer's. Our oral health is linked to our overall health.
