food - Royse City Dental Care https://www.roysecitydentalcare.com Tue, 16 Feb 2016 23:16:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 The Types and Functions of Teeth https://www.roysecitydentalcare.com/the-types-and-functions-of-teeth/ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 23:16:35 +0000 https://www.roysecitydentalcare.com/?p=267 You’ve cared for your teeth for years, but how much do you know about them? For example, are you able to name the four different types of teeth? Similarly, do you know what function each of the different teeth serve? Finally, do you know exactly what the structure of the tooth itself is? Generally, every [...]

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]]> You’ve cared for your teeth for years, but how much do you know about them? For example, are you able to name the four different types of teeth? Similarly, do you know what function each of the different teeth serve? Finally, do you know exactly what the structure of the tooth itself is?

Generally, every mouth has four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Children typically have twenty primary teeth while adults usually have thirty-two. As you probably know, each type of tooth serves different functions. For instance, incisors are used for cutting food. Cuspids, which are also known as canines, are used for tearing and grasping. Premolars are used for crushing and tearing food, while molars are used for grinding and chewing.

While this information could be useful, it’s important to know that if you don’t care for your smile well, you could damage your teeth. If you wear your teeth down or crack your smile, your teeth won’t function as well as they could, you could experience pain in your jaw, or be more prone to tooth decay.

Similarly, it can be important to understand a tooth’s structure. Consisting of three portions, the crown is the visible part of the tooth and the root is the portion that moves through your gums and into the bone. Between the two is a tooth’s neck. If the center of your crown is injured, you could have to deal with tooth discoloration or need root canal therapy.

If you would like to learn more about how you can care for your pearly white, please don’t hesitate to contact Royse City Dental Care at 972-636-2417. Dr. Edmon R. Hutchison , Dr. Eric J. Gabrielsonand, and our team are excited to hear from you.

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]]> Coping With a Chipped Tooth https://www.roysecitydentalcare.com/coping-with-a-chipped-tooth/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 23:45:32 +0000 https://www.roysecitydentalcare.com/?p=243 The outermost layer of your teeth is the hardest tissue in your body. Unfortunately, it’s also quite brittle. This means your teeth can crack, which can let bacteria grow inside your tooth and lead to infection. This can necessitate a wisdom tooth or a root canal. To avoid these complications, we recommend contacting your dentist [...]

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]]> The outermost layer of your teeth is the hardest tissue in your body. Unfortunately, it’s also quite brittle. This means your teeth can crack, which can let bacteria grow inside your tooth and lead to infection. This can necessitate a wisdom tooth or a root canal. To avoid these complications, we recommend contacting your dentist quickly, but here are a few things you can do while waiting to see your dentist. .

Your dentist can generally repair a small chip in a single visit. Even when the chip seems unimportant, your dentist could recommend several services to stop your tooth from suffering more damage.

If your tooth hurts, we recommend starting with over-the-counter painkillers. You can also try rinsing your mouth with salt water. If your tooth is jagged, we try covering it with chewing gum or wax paraffin. Otherwise, your chipped tooth my cut your tongue, lip, or gums. Please avoid chewing on your broken tooth, and if necessary, eat only soft foods.

Do you have more questions? Are you interested in scheduling an appointment with our team? If so, please feel free to contact our office. We are excited to hear from you soon.

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