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It is worth starting with the fact that our former ancestors had a larger jaw than we do today, and therefore – had more teeth. Interestingly, the number of molars was increased, i.e. they had the so-called nines and tens, which were necessary for chewing unprocessed food at the time.
Nowadays, an adult who enjoys a full set of teeth has 32 teeth. The teeth are divided into 8 incisors, 4 canines, eight premolars and 12 molars. Each of our teeth is made of a crown and roots, and between the tooth neck is located. The crown is the part of the tooth that is visible. The root, on the other hand, is not visible because it is located in the socket. Each tooth can have a different number of roots.
What are the functions of the teeth?
As you know, we need our teeth to chew our food. Incisors are responsible for chewing off pieces of food. They also influence the correct pronunciation, and their arrangement shapes the outer features of our lips. The next teeth are the fangs. Their main tasks include biting and tearing pieces of food apart. Thanks to them, we can also speak properly. They also influence the shape of our face close to the corners of the mouth. The task of premolars is to break down food. Thanks to them, the outer contour of the cheeks is determined. Molars are responsible for crushing and grinding food. They also affect the outline of the cheeks.
For the proper care of deciduous teeth, it is worth using a properly selected toothbrush. We recommend the Vitammy Little Dino sonic toothbrush for children 3+, available at a promotional price on the Medonet Market.
How many teeth do children have?
Each of us goes through several stages related to having a dentition. We are born without teeth. Later, milk teeth appear in young children, which begin to fall out with age, and in their place are the so-called permanent teeth. This process lasts between the ages of 6 and 13. A child who has all the milk teeth has 20 teeth – 8 incisors, 4 canines and 8 molars. Milk teeth fulfill the same functions as permanent teeth.
Take care of proper oral hygiene of your child. Try the Electronic toothbrush for children Neno Denti, which you can find at a promotional price at Medonet Merket. We also recommend the Vitamma Dino sonic brush for children 6+, which is available in pink and turquoise. For everyday oral hygiene, it is also worth using Sweet Orange Georganics natural dental floss for children.
Exceptional cases
There are also situations in which a child or an adult develops more teeth than it should. This case is called hyperdonia. It rarely affects deciduous teeth. On the other hand, the excess number of permanent teeth occurs more often in men. The extra teeth are conical in shape and are most often located in the front of the jaw. There are no known specific reasons for the formation of extra teeth. They are removed by a specialist.
The durability of the teeth
Many of us dream of having beautiful teeth. However, to have them, we must take care of oral hygiene by brushing and flossing our teeth. Use e.g. a sonic toothbrush. At Medonet Market you can buy various types of sonic toothbrushes intended for both children and adults.
Children should use toothpastes adapted to their teeth. We recommend ELMEX Junior – toothpaste for children available at an attractive price on Medonet Market, as well as Gel strawberry toothpaste for children with organic aloe vera and mallow without fluoride Anthyllis Baby.
Follow-up visits to the dentist should also be regular. Diet is also important, especially eliminating sweets. Sugar is the most common cause of tooth decay. Unfortunately, most of us lose permanent teeth for various reasons. However, the technique is so developed that we can complete our dentition. Implants or prostheses are used. It all depends on the individual needs of the patient.
The proper amount of calcium in the diet, the absorption of which is improved by vitamin D3, has a great influence on strong bones. You can buy a high-quality dietary supplement with vitamin D3, which affects strong teeth, at a good price at medonetmarket.pl.