Discussion on the'generating-growing-prime-aging'life cycle and its applications through the'kidney-bone-teeth'system in Huangdi Neijing
'Teeth',an essential part of the body that functions in food intake,speech assistance,and maintaining facial shape,are the only organ in the entire life cycle that possesses the function of natural renewal.The development and health of teeth significantly impact one's quality of life,and dental diseases often herald the onset and prognosis of other illnesses.This article is based on the correlation between the'kidney-bone-teeth'system and special physiological evolution law of'female seven''male eight'in Huangdi Neijing,combined with related records in the medical literature from ancient and modern times.It explores the relationship between teeth and the stages of the'generating-growing-prime-aging',aiming to enhance traditional Chinese medicine's understanding of dental health.The goal is to provide a systematic and in-depth theoretical basis from traditional Chinese medicine for delaying aging and the clinical diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases.