Our Teeth and Gingiva

The teeth are the strongest tissue in our body consisting of the following: crown that is seen when you smile; the root that is hidden in the gums; and the dental cervix that is the borderline of crown and root.

Aside from chewing foods, teeth perform several key functions such as it has an effect on our voice and it is an essential factor in making beautiful expressions. Since the muscle of expression, which makes the facial expression (or appearance), is located near the mouth, they deeply relate to the functions of the teeth. It then causes the appearance looks quite differently after removing a few teeth.

In the same analogy, a house could not persist long if the foundation of it is not strong though it is built superbly.

Infected gingiva initiate infectious diseases like periodontitis or gingivitis wherein germs or toxins may transfer, by means of food or through blood vessels, into the other parts of the body causing dangerous diseases such as digestive disorders, osteomyelitis, sepsis, lymphnoditis, cardiac illnesses, rheumatisms, renal diseases, and the like.

Parts of the Teeth and Gums