Dentist will most likely examine your teeth and gums for any visible problems. If necessary they may take an X-ray to make sure there aren ‘t any hidden problems. A dentist will decide if you need a cleaning to remove the hardened plaque from above and below the gum line. One may polish them to remove hardened plaque and stains from the tooth surfaces.

It is said that ‘only from a healthy baby comes a heal thy baby teeth. This means that you need to start giving good oral care for your children right from birth.

There are three categories-
a) Incisor
b) Canines
c) Molars.

The first to appear is the incisors. Central incisor and lateral incisors. This usually appears between 6 to 12 months.

Our teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Sometimes, however, damage occurs to a tooth and the inside of the tooth becomes infected. This infection damages the pulp of the tooth – the network of blood vessels and nerves inside.

The hard outside covering of your teeth is called enamel. Enamel is very hard, mainly because it contains durable mineral salts, like calcium. Mineral salts in your saliva help add to the hardness of your teeth. Mineral salts, however. are prone to attack by acids. Acid causes them to break down.
Bone-1ike material that’s softer than enamel and carries some of the nerve fibers that tell you when something is going wrong inside your tooth.

The Pulp is the center of the tooth. It’s a soft tissue that contains blood and lymph vessels, and nerves. The pulp is how the tooth receives nourishment and transmits signals to your brain.

A tooth is basically made up of two parts: the crown and the root.

The crown is what you see when you smile or open your mouth. It’s the part that sits above your gumline.

The root is below the gumline. It makes up about 2/3rds of the tooth’s total length.

Four different tissues make up each tooth. The enamel is the durable, white covering. Enamel protects the tooth from the wear and tear of chewing. It is the hardest substance in your body.