In a viral moment that underscores the power of online influence, the arrival of Beijing University’s “Math God,” We Dongyi, on Douyin (China’s TikTok) has sent digital ripples across the nation. One single video, just a brief utterance, was enough to catapult him to over 21 million followers, a testament to his almost mythical status.
Intriguingly, the video’s eagle-eyed viewers quickly homed in on a detail: We Dongyi’s teeth, or rather, the noticeable gaps. Their concerns prompted a wave of online curiosity.
Reports have since emerged, citing family sources, who attribute the condition to a complex interplay of factors including a history of periodontitis, requiring multiple treatments and ongoing dental checkups.
The Silent Threat: Periodontitis Takes Center Stage
Periodontitis, often stealthily progressing without noticeable pain, is a condition that can easily be overlooked. Left unaddressed, it can inflict irreversible damage, causing teeth to loosen and eventually fall out. In adults, it’s the leading cause of tooth loss, earning it the grim moniker of the “silent killer” of the teeth.
But what fuels this dental menace? The answer, it turns out, lies in the insidious build-up of plaque and tartar on the teeth.
Think of your teeth as trees anchored securely in the soil, the gums and jawbone acting as the earth’s support. Plaque, clinging to the tooth surfaces, hardens into tartar. If not effectively removed, this relentless assault triggers inflammation within the gum tissue leading to the erosion of the jawbone, weakening the tooth’s hold and eventually, causing it to wobble and dislodge.
A Stark Progression: From Bleeding Gums to Tooth Loss is a Reality
The journey from minor discomfort to significant loss can actually be a surprisingly swift progression, potentially unfolding across just three stages: bacterial buildup, formation of tartar, and culminating in tooth loosening and loss.
Beyond this primary cause, there are other compounding factors, too, like food being caught between your teeth, poorly fitted dental work or the habit of mouth breathing, all of which can exacerbate the inflammation and worsen periodontal health.
And, of course, “losing your teeth” as you age, is often a result of this very process.
The takeaway is clear. Any signs of trouble—such as inflamed gums, bleeding when brushing, persistent bad breath, receding gums, widening gaps, or, of course, wobbly teeth—demands prompt attention from a qualified dental professional.
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