Have learned a lot of teeth, the jaw and its connection with overall body.
Modern society suffers from cavities and overcrowding teeth.
We get cavities not from too much sugar, though it contributes to it. We get it from mouth breathing and causes our saliva to dry and allow bacteria to grow. I haven’t had any cavities since I started nasal breathing (I also tape my mouth when I sleep).
Teeth become overcrowded because our jaws have gotten smaller. After the industrial revolution we haven’t needed to chew as much and we eat super soft foods. Our jaws are too small and that causes teeth to come in disproportionately. Mastic gum is good to allow children to grow a larger jaw.
Also if you have a crossbite, or a malocclusion (where your jaw and teeth aren’t properly aligned. Your jaw is off), it leads to your entire body being out of posture.
Interesting stuff. Thought I’d share.