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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor of Dentistry - Jaw - Face - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Our teeth are formed with important functions and divided into separate groups of teeth to ensure factors such as chewing, pronunciation and tooth structure to create a balanced and harmonious face. In which, there are 3 main functions including chewing function, pronunciation and facial aesthetics.
1. Chewing function of teeth
Teeth are considered to be the first organs involved in the digestion of food. Teeth have the function of cutting food in combination with the tongue to crush food before entering the digestive tract, mixing the amount of enzymes in saliva into food to make food easier to digest, limiting stomach pain. thick . The functions of teeth are specifically divided into groups of teeth as follows:
Incisors: are the first two teeth of each jaw, used to bite food, break down food when put into the mouth. Canines: The next sharp teeth of the front teeth, they are sharp and used to tear food. Premolars and molars: On the molars there are small and strong grooves used to chew and crush food. However, in the molars, the number 8 or wisdom teeth are almost less able to chew. So there is almost no effect in the digestion of food, if in the case of normal teeth straightening and not crowded to deflect the adjacent teeth, they can be kept. However, with some cases of wisdom teeth growing underground or affecting other teeth and having dental disease, they should be removed, because the loss of tooth number 8 will not affect chewing function. But if a person has lost tooth number 7, can let tooth number 8 do the task of studying food, should not remove tooth number 8.
2. The function to pronounce the whole tooth
Teeth, tongue and jaw are the parts that also participate in a person's ability to speak. If the teeth are even and full, the pronunciation process is rounder and clearer. However, in some cases, if the baby teeth are lost early, it will make the child stutter and pronounce incorrectly.
Adults, if they lose their front teeth, will find it difficult to speak properly, unable to pronounce properly. Especially when learning foreign languages, the sounds "s", "th", "ch" or "v"... when pronouncing these sounds, it is necessary to place the tongue against the back of the upper front teeth, or lean on your lips and teeth to make the most accurate pronunciation.
If a tooth is lost accidentally creating a gap between the teeth, the pronunciation will not be possible or the pronunciation is unclear or sometimes lisp. The same is true for the cases of teeth that are misaligned or spaced, then the airflow from the mouth to the outside will be uneven and make an incorrect sound. Therefore, the pronunciation function of the teeth plays an extremely important role.
3. Aesthetic function of teeth
The structure of beautiful and healthy teeth will increase the beauty of the face, help the face balance, the mouth and make our smile more charming. Unlucky people with protruding, underbite, wide or misaligned teeth also affect the beauty and general charm of the face.
However, those who are unlucky to have unsatisfactory teeth, affecting the ability to chew, aesthetics and increasing the risk of dental diseases, in this case, you should see a dentist soon to get treatment. Early intervention helps to improve oral function and aesthetics of teeth.
Our teeth are made with important functions, but they can be damaged or at risk of disease if we do not take care of them properly. Therefore, to ensure good oral function, it is necessary to raise awareness of oral care such as:
Daily brushing: This is a very important job to keep teeth healthy and clean. Make a habit of brushing your teeth regularly, 2-3 times a day after about 30 minutes of eating. You should brush your teeth for at least 2 minutes for the substances in the toothpaste to work. Gargle with salt water: After brushing your teeth or eating, you should rinse your mouth with warm salt water diluted or a specialized mouthwash. When gargling, try to keep the salt water in your mouth for about 2 minutes and then drop it. Flossing: Use dental floss to remove food trapped inside between teeth, and on tooth surfaces. You should floss at least once a day to clean between the teeth, avoid food residue. Tongue cleaning: Bacteria can live on our tongue, causing dental disease, so it is necessary to clean the tongue to remove plaque on the tongue daily. In addition to taking care of your teeth properly, if you find that there are problems with your teeth, you should have regular dental check-ups to detect them early, to avoid long-term complications of infection in your teeth or other organs.
As can be seen, the functions of teeth are inherently very important, so in order not to affect dental problems and aesthetics, you should pay attention to regular dental hygiene and periodical dental examinations to have evaluations. timely.
Dental - Jaw - Facial - Vinmec International General Hospital specializes in examining and treating all common dental problems in adults and children. The hospital has a team of qualified doctors and dentists and a system of advanced machinery to help support the examination process well and shorten the time. When there is any problem, you can go to the hospital to be checked for appropriate instructions from a specialist doctor. Avoiding leaving for a long time will affect the structure and aesthetics of the teeth.
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