

If a verse or topic does not belong, please contact us. Topics and verses are auto-generated from user searches. Luke 6:29 - And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.Įxodus 21:12 - He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.ĭeuteronomy 19:21 - And thine eye shall not pity but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Romans 12:10-21 - Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love in honour preferring one another (Read More.) Proverbs 13:3 - He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. Matthew 5:38 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:ġ Thessalonians 5:15 - See that none render evil for evil unto any man but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. Romans 12:17-19 - Recompense to no man evil for evil. An eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth Surv Ophthalmol. Fundoscopy showed peripapillary pigmentary changes and a few nasal retinal white spots. Taking care of this tender area around your eye teeth will contribute to a healthy, happy grin.Matthew 5:38-39 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: (Read More.)Įxodus 21:24 - Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, A 24-year-old man experienced the sudden onset of a painless superior-temporal visual field defect of the left eye. Since your gums don't regenerate, it's important to protect them, thus protecting your eye teeth and keeping them playing their essential roles. Clean between your teeth daily – with floss or other interdental cleaners.And replace your toothbrush every three to four months for optimum cleaning power. Make sure to brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste.Use gentle, short brush strokes with a soft-bristled brush that fits the size and shape of your mouth.The best way to take care of your gums and eye teeth – and all of your teeth – is to get in the habit of brushing correctly and taking other oral care measures: And gum recession can lead to eye teeth removal, perhaps changing your bite and definitely making it more difficult to eat.Īnother contributor to gum recession is brushing too hard, which can irritate your gums. However, according to an article in the Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, your upper canines might also be more susceptible to gum recession because of weakened bones. This colloquialism only emphasizes the importance of these special teeth!īecause of their unique shape, these teeth tend to be easier to keep clean. It's thought that the phrase "give an eye tooth" came from sayings like "to give one's eye" or "to give one's right arm" for something of value.

(Mirror time again.) Or it could be because their roots are some of the longest in your mouth – though they aren't anatomically connected to the eyes. At one point in Bram Stroker's iconic novel Dracula, the title character's dental anatomy is noted as "sharp, canine teeth lying over the red underlip." And the rest is horror-story, Halloween, and dental history.īut how did cuspids get the nickname "eye teeth"? One explanation is that they're located straight down under your eyes. According to Hammurabi’s code, an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth is a part of the natural behavior of a man that requires. The phrase appears in the time of Hammurabi’s rule during the 18th century BC. And one look at long, pointed cuspids makes it easy to see why they're often called "canines." After all, they do resemble the fangs of dogs.ĭid You Know? "Fangs" is yet another nickname for cuspids, aka canine teeth, aka eye teeth. The origin of the expression, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, comes from the ancient Mesopotamian Empire. The term "cuspid" originates from "cuspis," the Latin word for point.
