Significance of Tooth
Synonyms: Dental, Molar, Canine, Fang
In Dutch: Tand; In Swedish: Tand; In Malay: Gigi; In Finnish: Hammas; In Spanish: Diente; In German: Zahn; In French: Dent; In Portugese: Dente; In Italian: Dente; In Polish: Ząb
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Tooth'
In Buddhism, "Tooth" signifies both a physical component of the body used for nourishment and linguistic expression, highlighting its dual role in sustaining life and facilitating communication.
From: Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
(1) The teeth are physical structures involved in the articulation of voice, influenced by the movement of the wind.[1]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) This body part plays a role in the acoustic process when producing language.[2] (2) The hard structures used for biting and chewing, classified among the physical components of the body.[3]
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) The tooth is the Buddha’s tooth relic, and it is a highly sacred object of worship, revered by Buddhists on the island and beyond, and is currently housed in the Tooth Relic Temple in Kandy.[4]
Hindu concept of 'Tooth'
In Hinduism, "Tooth" symbolizes both a functional aspect of health through its role in eating and spiritual significance via meditation, linking it to Dantavakra's battle and the protection against organic poisons, emphasizing hygiene and strength.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Narikela Taila is beneficial to teeth, indicating its positive effects on dental health and hygiene.[5] (2) The teeth can be protected against Krimi, by avoiding acidic food and maintaining oral hygiene, which is very important.[6] (3) These originate from the Twacha, as stated in the provided text, indicating a connection between the skin and these structures.[7] (4) These are the hard structures in the mouth used for chewing, and studies investigate their health, including replantation and storage.[8] (5) This is supported by calcium.[9]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) A physical feature that should be delicate in medical students.[10]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Hard, bony enamel-coated structures in the mouth, used in conjunction with a slender tube during displays of intense feelings.[11] (2) Dental structures are mentioned to create a comparison and vividly illustrate the nature and intensity of the shaking, providing a relatable example.[12] (3) These possess a remarkable quality that surpasses the aesthetic appeal of pearls, indicating an exceptional level of beauty and radiance in the described features.[13]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) The teeth begin to appear slightly, marking a developmental milestone during the initial phase of the kaumara age.[14]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) A hard calcified structure in Dantavakra's mouth that is dislodged during the fight.[15]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) Kali ground the warriors, horses, chariots, and weapons with her teeth in her fury.[16]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) They should be rinsed with a decoction of Haritaki and then a plaster should be applied to them.[17]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The gnashing of the Rakshasi's teeth struck terror into the night-rovers, suggesting the fear of being ground to death beneath them.[18]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The rows of the teeth are a location to be meditated upon, with the twin Ashvins residing there, as detailed in the Arthanyasa.[19]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) Teeth is a part of warriors, implying a characteristic.[20]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) The number of teeth a goat possesses, specifically eight, nine, or ten, is indicative of bringing wealth, while seven teeth suggest rejection.[21] (2) Cows with an irregular number of teeth, such as ten, seven, or four, are listed among the physical defects that will bring on evil.[22] (3) Dental structures that not only play a role in eating but also provide indicators of happiness and health.[23]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) Parts of the mouth used for biting and chewing, which are subject to a specific prohibition when consuming a particular food item.[24]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The dangerous parts of animals like dogs and cats, against which the infant must be protected to survive, requiring assistance from others.[25]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) These are one of the sixteen sources of organic poisons.[26]
From: Manasara (English translation)
(1) The length of this feature is specified as one part, and the breadth at its root is half of that, as per the text.[27]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The hard, bony structures in the mouth to which remnants of food can adhere, and what adheres to them is considered like the teeth themselves, unless touched by the tongue, according to the provided text.[28]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) The teeth should be cleansed by means of a tooth-cleaner of udumbara without causing bleeding, as part of a ritualistic preparation or purification process.[29]
Jain concept of 'Tooth'
In Jainism, "Tooth" may symbolize an object of sustenance transformed into a weapon. Subhuma consumed a rice pudding made with crushed teeth and then used the dish as a weapon.
From: Acaranga-sutra
(1) These dental structures are among the animal parts that some kill them for, with or without a specific aim.[30]
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) The lion's were cruel as a saw, its mane like a flame.[31] (2) These were crushed and placed in a dish. These were made into a rice-pudding and eaten by Subhuma. Subhuma scooped up the dish of these as a weapon.[32]
The concept of Tooth in scientific sources
Tooth is described as a hard, bony structure in the mouth essential for chewing, composed mainly of dentine and assessed through periodontal health parameters, highlighting its importance in dental anatomy and function.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Teeth are highly mineralized biological materials known for their strength and toughness, offering a model for developing advanced materials with similar mechanical properties.[33] (2) These are hard, bony enamel-coated structures in the jaws of most vertebrates, used for seizing and chewing food and is an example of known forms of biological mineralization.[34] (3) The teeth, is an example of a natural material that can be applied to cutting tools in the bionic method for no-tillage seeding stubble-breaking knife design.[35]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) These are hard, bony structures in the mouth used for mastication, and there is a reference to the significance of the width of keratinized gingiva on periodontal status of these with submarginal restorations.[36]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This refers to the teeth, and loss of teeth makes it difficult for the elderly to chew meat.[37]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a hard, bony structure in the mouth used for chewing. Dentine forms the bulk of the tooth and is perforated by tubules that extend from the pulp to the enamel-dentine or cement-dentine junction.[38] (2) This is a hard, bony structure in the mouth, and the periodontal parameters are assessed in relation to the teeth.[39]
Classical concept of 'Tooth'
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) The art of medicine among them is distributed thus: each physician is a physician of one disease and of no more; and the whole country is full of physicians, for some profess themselves to be physicians of the eyes, others of the head, others of the teeth, others of the affections of the stomach, and others of the more obscure ailments.[40]
From: Aesop's Fables (English translation)
(1) The dogs use their teeth to tear the lion's skin, but the fox points out that the lion's claws would be a more formidable threat than their teeth.[41] (2) The part of the Wolf's body that was injured by the Ass's kick, resulting in the Wolf being fearfully mauled and regretting trying to heal.[42] (3) A physical attribute used by one of the characters to bite, and was considered a sign of strength.[43] (4) Teeth are used by the young man to bite off his mother's ear in a final act of anger and resentment towards her role in his downfall.[44] (5) The Woodcutter requested the Lion to extract his Teeth, as his daughter was afraid of them, leading to a significant reduction in the Lion's ability to defend himself.[45]
From: The Liturgy of Funerary Offerings
(1) These are described as white and health-giving. The declaration during the offering presentation mentions these and attributes qualities to them.[46]